On January 10th, Parish PR had the honor of working with Twentieth Century Fox and Lucasfilm on the World Premiere of Red Tails in NYC. This film, absolutely stacked with American history, was a major event in Hollywood as it featured the first all-black cast in an action film. With such high-profile supporters as President Barack Obama, Oprah and Tyler Perry, this film is making waves in a big way!
What's more, the film pays tribute to the first African American aviators in the history of the US Armed Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen or the Red Tails (as they were later coined due to the red-painted tails of their P-47 airplanes) helped to defeat the German army in WWII. Fortunately enough for us, the living members of the Airmen were in attendance along with the cast and were even escorted to the event in matching red Jeeps.
Vintage WWII-era poster depicting a Tuskegee Airman.
Cast, filmmaker, and Tuskegee Airmen group photo on the carpet.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson... When you're Mr. Star Wars, you can wear jeans to your premiere.
A reporter talks to Terrence Howard in front of the WWII-era Jeep that was parked at the top of the carpet. Howard looked amazing in his navy blue suit.
Elijah Kelley, David Oyelowo, and Tristan Wilds look like the perfect gentlemen in their crisp suits.
R&B sensation-turned-actor Ne-Yo rocked the carpet in a red double-breasted coat and signature fedora... Red Tails... Red HOT!
Andre Royo wore a checkered suit and retro-inspired glasses. Lookin' sharp Andre!
Marcus T. Paulk wore a double-breasted grey coat and added a pop of red to his look, too.
Method Man aka Cliff Smith looks great all suited up!
Leslie Odom, Jr. wore a red tie as a nod to the film!
Michael B. Jordan in a charcoal suit and trendy white watch.
Nate Parker in a classic black-and-white look... This man exuded sex appeal on the carpet. The ladies loved him!
We nearly died when we saw Lee Tergesen who stars in the film... He also played Terry in Wayne's World! No, seriously, I LOVE you, man!
Director Anthony Hemingway also arrived to the Ziegfeld in a slick red Jeep and wore a statement-making patterned suit.
Here's a look at the other guests:
Dr. Roscoe Brown, former squadron commander of the Red Tails and Congressional Gold Medal recipient, was in charge of shooting down the German Me-262 jet fighter.
James Earl Jones... I mean Mufasa... I mean Darth Vader... anyway, the world's most famous voice showed up and naturally commanded the carpet like the Hollywood hero that he is... I am your father!
Tika Sumpter wowed us all with her avant-garde, mosaic strapless mini by our friend Nicole Miller and purple heels.
The adorable and super-sweet Tia Mowry arrived in a nude SIC Couture dress and nude Brian Atwood ankle-strapped heels.
Also in monochromatic grey was our pal Giancarlo Esposito!
Wendi Murdoch and Tamara Mellon made quite the pair!
Spike Lee and and Tonya Lewis showed up for the event, too!
Kimberly Locke arrived looking radiant in her raven-colored poncho.
The Godfather himself, Francis Ford Coppola, joined us on the carpet, too.
Chris Benz with his signature pink hair!
Stephen Baldwin in a brown suit with his classic SB red carpet stare.
The Tuskegee Airmen in 1944
The Tuskegee Airmen in 2012
The after party and reception honoring The Tuskegee Airmen was held at Gotham Hall immediately after the screening.
Here's a look at who came out to support!
Cuba Gooding, Jr. posed with Nancy Colon and Samuel L. Jackson at the after party.
Aaron Carter, who penned some of our all-time favorite rap lyrics (then walked in the girl I'm crushin' and the kid spilled juice on my mom's new cushion) also joined us at the after party! My, how you've grown!
And now, for the grand finale, here's a little segment from the after party that we like to call, Cuba and Terrence... A Love Story:
We can only imagine what's going through Spike Lee's mind at this very moment!
As you can see, it was a great night for all, and we were so proud and honored to be in such great company!
Stay tuned for the scoop on The Grey premiere in LA, up next!
xxParishPR
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