The Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen

The right spirit. The right attitude. The wrong color.

Directed by Robert Markowitz

Produced by HBO, Price Entertainment

1995106 min7.1 / 10

A historically grounded drama about African American pilots overcoming systemic racism and prejudice to prove their worth during World War II.

During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Tuskegee Airmen end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Tuskegee Airmen sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Tuskegee Airmen easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Tuskegee Airmen violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Tuskegee Airmen scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise38

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Love72

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