Red Tails

EDUCATION Guide

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– Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Lee Archer, Pilot, 332nd Fighter Group

INTRODUCTION

Double Victory is a documentary

companion to Red Tails (in theaters

January 20), a feature film produced

by George Lucas and distributed by

Twentieth Century Fox.

Anthony Hemingway (The Wire) directs

this gripping World War II action

film, which features an outstanding

ensemble cast including Oscar® winner

Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Oscar nominee

Terrence Howard. Learn more at

www.redtails2012.com. Don’t miss it!

Double Victory spotlights the historic role of the Tuskegee Airmen

during World War II, revealing the ways these African Americans

bravely fought a war on two fronts: they helped the world triumph

against fascism abroad and they fought valiantly for racial justice and

equality at home. Though the Tuskegee Airmen faced the enormous

challenges of discrimination from military officers, inferior equipment

and heightened scrutiny, these pilots and their support personnel

excelled. Featuring many Tuskegee pilots who tell powerful stories of

their experiences during the war, Double Victory shows how these

airmen helped defeat fascism in Europe and helped inspire the

Civil Rights Movement upon their return.

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– Lt. Col. George Hardy, USAF (Ret.) Pilot, 332nd Fighter Group

Curriculum Links

Double Victory fits well with History, Social Studies, Black Studies and

Global Studies courses, and would be a great documentary to show

during Black History Month. It is appropriate for middle school, high

school and college students as well as general audiences.

DOUBLE VICTORY PREMIERES

JAN 13 8PM ON H2

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