I first heard about Red Tails, George Lucas’s latest movie about a contingent of African-American pilots during World War II, on The Daily Show and I can’t wait to see it. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
1944. As the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has no recourse but to consider unorthodox options — including the untried and untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men are on the brink of being shut down and shipped back home, they are given the ultimate chance to show their courage. Against all the odds, with something to prove and everything to lose, these intrepid young airmen take to the skies to fight for their country — and the fate of the free world.
As wild and fantastic as the storyline may sound, it is very closely based on a true story. Glad to see that the people who gave so much for their country will finally get at least some of the credit and recognition they deserve.