There's a lot of buzz about the new movie Red Tails about the honorable Tuskeegee airmen. There have been a few other films about these superhero pilots, that are said to have been awesome. Honestly I have not seem them... yet.
Last week I heard an interview with George Lucas on the Tom Joyner Morning Show that solidified what I already knew. I must go see this movie and encourage others to do the same!
1. Over 1600 special effects!
The movie is ranked 3rd in special effects only to Avatar, which is # 2 and of course at #1, Star Wars (another George Lucas film)
2. Executive Producer's Will Power
George put 100 million of his own money into the film after he couldn't get support from Hollywood!
3. Edutainment
Education + Entertainment, the perfect combo
4. Upstanding Black Men
Who doesn't want to see 6 eloquent, handsome black men in a film?
Who doesn't want to see 6 eloquent, handsome black men in a film?
5. 23 Years in the Making
George Lucas had been working on this story since 1988. So you know it's going to be good! Just think how long it took for the Star Wars prequels (early 2000's) to come out after the original Star Wars trilogy (1970's). All six were the some of the best movies of all time.
6. Possible Trilogy
If this movie is successful Red Tails will be part 1 of 3 part series, so you don't wanna be behind when the new ones come out!
7. Let them know Black is Green (in the words of Lucas)
The reason why Lucas couldn't get this project funded at first is because the investors said Black movies don't make enough revenue compared to other movies with mostly white casts. We must support black film. This reason alone should be enough to GO. SEE. THIS. MOVIE!
Although, it's beneficial that you go see the movie whenever you can, in the interview, Lucas said that the first Friday a movie releases is the most important day to support a film. They, meaning Hollywood or whoever tracks ticket sales rate it's success based on the first day it's released. So let's get out there and support George Lucas and all the people who worked on this film!
Why are you going to see Red Tails?
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