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Irish_Dem

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7. That is not how Hollywood makes money.

Reply to Ontheboundry (Reply #6)

Sat Jun 22, 2024, 05:22 PM

Jun 2024

People don't pay cash money to hear the truth.

The major facts of the red tails are accurate.
The tiny details don't matter.

Racists are just looking for an excuse to complain.

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V. Tuskegee Airmen WW2, African Americans: Interviews- Red Tails Pilot; Top Gun Winner Turns 100 [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2024 OP

I recommend the movie "Red Tails." Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #1

Thanks much, I'll look for it. The T. Airmen were remarkable esp given appalachiablue Jun 2024 #2

I watch a lot of WWII movies and I thought it was great. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #3

The movie isn't factually correct Ontheboundry Jun 2024 #4

The point is that their loss rate was good. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #5

Here is the problem Ontheboundry Jun 2024 #6

That is not how Hollywood makes money. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #7

Yes, men of courage, honor and perseverance in very difficult times appalachiablue Jun 2024 #8

I don't know if there was a high level series done on this topic. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #9

Same, and it's so impt.and esp. relevant now. appalachiablue Jun 2024 #10

Yes it is. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #11

Amen, if only.. I find these times quite dangerous, democracy is appalachiablue Jun 2024 #12

Yes November will answer our questions. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #14

Kick & Rec Hiawatha Pete Jun 2024 #13