H.E.R. has released the music video for her Diane Warren-written song “The Journey” from the upcoming Netflix film The Six Triple Eight.
The nearly four-and-a-half-minute music video, which The Hollywood Reporter is debuting exclusively, features H.E.R. performing the song in concert intercut with clips of the upcoming film.
Warren has been nominated for 15 best original song Oscars, but she has yet to win the award. No woman in Oscars history has received more noms in any category without winning. However, she has received an honorary Oscar.
H.E.R. won the best original song Oscar in 2021 for “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah and has won five Grammys.
Speaking about “The Journey” and its connection to the film — the veteran songwriter who has worked with such luminaries as Celine Dion, Cher, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift — said, “The story of The Six Triple Eight is one about resilience and perseverance, and I’m so proud to be part of bringing the story of these amazing women to light.”
“Tyler Perry and his team crafted a beautiful film that I drew immediate inspiration from,” she added. “I met H.E.R. more than 12 years ago, and to see her journey and growth, and to be a little part of that is such a beautiful full circle moment. I’m so excited to share this music video with the world — we all have our own journeys, and I hope this speaks to you on yours.”
The Six Triple Eight was written and directed by Tyler Perry, based on the article, “Fighting a Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel, and stars an ensemble cast of Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Jay Reeves, Jeffery Johnson, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Donna Biscoe, Gregg Sulkin, Scott Daniel Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Oprah Winfrey.
Perry also produces the film alongside Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa, with Peter Guber and Kerry Washington as executive producers.
According to the logline, Perry’s film is “inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.”
The film is set to get a limited release in select theaters on Dec. 6 before streaming on Netflix starting on Dec. 20.
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