The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)

Plot Summary

In the midst of World War II, an extraordinary mission took flight when the U.S. Army Air Corps embarked on a daring mission: the inclusion of African-American pilots in the prestigious Fighter Pilot Program. These daring aviators faced relentless harassment, deep-seated prejudice and the clandestine intrigues of the time. However, their journey will be a test of endurance, if they can overcome formidable challenges to prove their worth in the crucible of combat.

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Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)

Primetime Emmy 1996

Winner

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special

G. Michael Graham Joe Melody Anton Holden Bob Costanza Tim Terusa Mike Dickeson Mark Steele Darren Wright Michael Lyle Gary Macheel John K. Adams Richard S. Steele Mark Friedgen Billy B. Bell Kristi Johns Stan Jones Mark Heyes Jill Schachne Tim Chilton

Primetime Emmy 1996

Nominated

Outstanding Special Visual Effects

Michael Muscal Fred Cramer Ray McIntyre Jr. David Fiske

Primetime Emmy 1996

Nominated

Outstanding Made for Television Movie

Frank Price Bill Carraro Carol Bahoric

Primetime Emmy 1996

Nominated

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special

Veda Campbell Wayne Artman Robert L. Harman Nick Alphin

Primetime Emmy 1996

Winner

Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production

David Beatty

Primetime Emmy 1996

Nominated

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special

Paris Qualles Trey Ellis Ron Hutchinson T.S. Cook

Primetime Emmy 1996

Winner

Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special

Robi Reed

Primetime Emmy 1996

Nominated

Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special

Lee Holdridge