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Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

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Overview

From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.

Created by Idris Elba
NetworksNational GeographicNational Geographic Channel

Top Cast

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Self - Narrator (voice)

About Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2024. Created by Idris Elba, it stars Idris Elba. From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.

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