George Lucas began developing the film in 1988 , spending decades researching and interviewing surviving airmen at Skywalker Ranch.
It emphasizes themes of honor, bravery, and the "right to fight" for a country that did not yet afford them full civil rights. Production Highlights Red Tails2012Movie
The 2012 film is a high-octane tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen , the first African American aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Produced by George Lucas and directed by Anthony Hemingway , the movie focuses on the unit's struggle for respect and their heroic performance as bomber escorts in the European theater. Story and Historical Context George Lucas began developing the film in 1988
The film features a powerhouse cast, including Cuba Gooding Jr. , Terrence Howard , David Oyelowo , and Nate Parker . Army Air Corps during World War II