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Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

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IMDB:

7.2
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Released

5/27/2024

Duration

0h 0m

Genre

Documentary, War & Politics

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Idris Elba

Overview

From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.

Episodes

Pearl HarborEP 1Available

Pearl Harbor

44m0.0

This episode tells the unsung story of three Black sailors who not only miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor but saved countless lives.

D-DayEP 2Available

D-Day

42m0.0

In this episode, we unearth the hidden heroes of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion who helped liberate Europe.

DunkirkEP 3Available

Dunkirk

44m0.0

Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian regiment fights for victory and independence.

Battle of the BulgeEP 4Available

Battle of the Bulge

0m0.0

he original Black Panthers, an elite tank unit, pushed back Hitler’s final advance. Their war experiences later inspired civil rights movements.

Cast

Idris Elba

Narrator

Idris Elba

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