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‘Red Tails’ lands on DVD

By Janice Wood · April 18, 2012 ·

“Red Tails,” the George Lucas film about the Tuskegee Airmen, will soar into Blue-ray, DVD, and digital download May 22.

The movie stars Academy Award Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) and Academy Award Nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) leading an ensemble cast in this high-flying epic inspired by the real-life adventures of the first African-American combat unit to serve in World War II.

Featuring jaw-dropping aerial action and thrilling special effects, Red Tails is a tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history, the producers say.

Directed by Anthony Hemingway, Red Tails features a cast that includes David Oyelowo (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), Nate Parker (The Secret Life of Bees), Elijah Kelley (Hairspray), Tristan Wilds (“90210”), Method Man (“The Wire”), Ne-Yo (Stomp The Yard), Michael B. Jordon (Chronicle), Leslie Odom, Jr. (“Smash”), Marcus T. Paulk (Take the Lead), Kevin Philips (Pride), Andre Royo (“The Wire”), Daniela Ruah (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), Gerald McRaney (“Major Dad”), Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”). The film was produced by Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson and written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder.

For more information: RedTails2012.com

 

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About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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