Tuskegee Airmen

This movie should be incorporated into every Alabama history class in the state and every American hstory class in the country. It is an outstanding movie about an outstanding group of men. Every American should own it!

Note: In spite of what others may feel about the bravery and "kill counts" of the German fliers, the 332nd never lost a bomber that they were assigned to escort and even saved a few that they were not assigned to escort! Talk is cheap when there is documented proof! The Tuskegee Airmen rocked!


The acting is startling.   October 29, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Fishburne and Gooding, Jr. are phenomenal, especially in scenes together. The story needs to be told, yes, but it is this particular presentation which is amazing. The fine cast, the wonderful writing and the shocking cinemotography are what make this a fine movie. The colors of the film, the saturated colors in the air scenes, the darkness in appropraite spots, make it an intense experience.


A History Lesson Long Overdue   June 1, 2002
Reginald D. Garrard (Camilla, GA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

If one is looking for real American heroes, one need look no further than those proud pilots that formed the flying corps that graduated from historic Tuskegee State University,

This excellently told and acted film highlights the tale through the use of exciting action sequences, revealing military settings, and bravura acting from an assemblage of some of finest actors on the contemporary scene. With such award-winning talent as Fishburne, Gooding, Braugher, Lithgow, the production can only be hailed as top-notch.
Supporting performances from Malcolm Jamal-Warner (Theo on "The Cosby Show"), Christopher McDonald ("Family Law"), Mekhi Phifer ("O"), Allen Payne ("A Perfect Storm") and Courtney B. Vance ("Law & Order: Criminal Intent") and Viveca A. Fox ("Independence Day") only add to the acting dynamic.

9/11 has made it imperative that we look at those individuals that contributed magnificently to this country's success in time of crisis.

The Tuskegee Airmen were an integral part of that story.


The "Tuskeegee Experiment" is a great and informative film.   August 17, 2006
Jenny J.J.I. (That Lives in Northern Nevada)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I tend to get very emotional about this film. I can never see the ending without tears of appreciation, joy and intense pride. HBO is by far the best at making original movies and shows. The film has technical flaws... every film does... but beyond them it tells a story that, by design or negligence, has been ignored by American history for almost a half century.

Laurence Fishburne and Andre Braugher deliver stellar performances as Hannibal Lee and the great military leader Benjamin O. Davis. The other great actors who have some sort of direct or distant connection to the cause, to contribute were Cuba Gooding Jr., Courtney B. Vance, Allen Payne, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Andre Braugher.

This film was wrapped up for me when a red necked White bomber pilot says in the final briefing: "I have a crew whose lives are my responsibility. If it's all the same to you Sir, I want the 332nd to take me to Berlin and back". That cinematic statement is a long overdue.

`Tuskegge Airmen' is a movie that should be viewed by all Americans interested in seeing a slice of Americana that's been neglected. Most will identify with the raw emotion evoked by the plight of these brave and talented men. Black Americans will be moved to tears as we are reminded of what those trailblazers overcame so that future Black soldiers, airmen and every day citizens could take their rightful place in American society, proud of their past and heritage. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the Tuskegee Airmen. This movie makes it clear why. I hope HBO continues it's long trend of fantastic films and series.