Tyler Perry has tackled several genres over the years, but it took the real-life story of the only Black female World War II battalion to inspire him to delve into historical drama for the first time.

She enlisted in the military to become self-sufficient so she can take care of herself and to do a job so the men can fight on the frontlines,” said the Milwaukee woman's daughter, Sheree Robertson. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.