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Black Women and WWII: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

In the throes of World War II, the courageous women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion battled against racial and gender discrimination to sort and deliver a backlog of mail, fueling soldiers' morale and forging an inspiring, overlooked chapter in the fight for civil rights.

  • Gina Gelphman
    Director
    Time for Change: The Kathy Bruyere Story
  • Daniel Leonard Bernardi
    Writer
    Ultimate Sacrifices: CPT Jennifer Moreno (2022)
  • Gina Gelphman
    Writer
    Time for Change: The Kathy Bruyere Story
  • Daniel Leonard Bernardi
    Producer
    Ultimate Sacrifices: CPT Jennifer Moreno (2022)
  • Patricia Jackson Kelley
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Trevor Getz
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • El Dorado Films
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Gina Gelphman

Gina Gelphman is an independent film director and editor from the Bay Area in California. Her most recent film she directed and edited is Black Women and WWII: The 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion. She is the co-writer and editor of the award-winning film, Time for Change: The Kathy Bruyere Story. As well as sound designer for award winning film, Navigator: Lt. Col. Ken Murray. Having edited several documentaries on the female experience within the military, she recognizes the power and responsibility in bringing untold stories to life. A graduate from the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University with a deep passion for storytelling, she is motivated to share these hidden stories in the most authentic way. Aside from her work as a filmmaker, she has a passion for sports and works as an editor and producer for a live sports television network.

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Director Statement

As a first-time director, the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion struck me at my core. These women, who served their country with immense courage and resilience despite facing profound racial and gender discrimination, resonate with the very essence of empowerment and change that I believe cinema should portray. Having edited various documentary films on women veterans, I recognize the power of visual storytelling and the ability it has to bring hidden stories to life. In directing this film, my mission is to not only pay tribute to these remarkable women but also to create a powerful and unflinching narrative that speaks to contemporary issues of equality and recognition. It's a story of heroism, determination, and a relentless pursuit of justice that transcends time, and I'm both honored and challenged to bring it to the screen.