The Six Triple Eight: Sir, Over My Dead Body, Sir

Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington) stands her ground against her commanding officer, General Halt after he threats to disband the Six Triple Eight. The General's name was changed for the film - but this interaction did in fact happen as portrayed according to Charity's memoir One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the WAC.

Remember people: When there is no mail, there is low morale!

[santamarian]

Too many people forget that even with all the racism and denigration, the internment of their families ( American Nisei), many Americans of color still stood up to be counted and fight for the dream that has been America. While there are those that seek to return to this type of inequality, the poignant words " over my dead body" is as true now as it was then. Fantastic portrayal by Ms. Washington and I do hope she is recognized for the depth of her performance....Brava!!

[jasonbarkley]

She said that from her entire soul and the ancestors felt it

[LitepointX]

IMHO, one of the most powerful scenes in cinema history. Kelly's performance was so real that you could feel the struggle and torment these women went through. I was very emotional during the movie, especially during this particular scene. I wish the world was a better place where no matter one’s racial background, everyone is treated equally and valued as human beings.

[Ampersand-ds]

I'm dumbfounded this movie doesn't have more attention. This is a masterpiece

[Deliciouscreamsponge]

I absolutely love the way she tells him where to go with passion and aggression

[basilsorbet]

Damn I’m just wrecked by that performance, more so knowing it’s true. She deserves every award possible !

[byronwilliams]

That emphasis on dead gets me every time

[alimatsenjwa]

This performance by this soldier definitely deserves an Oscar, the way she shows her raw emotions, her body language, over my dead body sir!😂❤❤❤

[JohnKamasua]

Give Kerry the Oscar for this scene alone!!!

[EricGori-tm]

What a Bravo Ms. Washington, Bravo!!!!

[CampMore]

Spectacular performance by all the actors in this film. They deserved that award. Well done, Ladies.

[judahyrs]

After 400 years, and starting to understand what our ancestors had to endure “ Over My Dead Body “ will be a calling cry, we will never be truly respected, some other measures are needed. When peace and complying doesn’t work, conflict all that’s left.

[TheHeartScienceofWealth-wq]

BEST SPEECH EVER in any movie or television program. That is all.

[Xannnna]

Goosebumos on my damed scalp kerry 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[toneimarykay]

I never peeped her second in command near tears during her speech. ❤

[garyrogers]

I get chills every time I see this scene! While it was impossible to respect such a Man, she maintained her dignity and respected the rank. 🥰

[AbrilGranchi]

I love this seen evokes a human nature perspective, in ethical persuasions ! So inspiring and empowering!

[mothmagic]

A powerful portrayal of a thorny topic. I even found myself moved to agree with her attitude. I don't know about the US forces but in the British forces she could not have been charged with insubordination as she continued to call him sir. It has to be said though that in cases like this when we say "with all due respect sir" it means they have already lost our respect.

[speelmanmaphangela]

Keri Washington killed this role ❤ The movie touched me so much EY History is something else yoh

[COPKALA]

If only today's GOP member of congress had 1% of her courage.