Harlem Hellfighters

10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday 12 October
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Harlem Hellfighters

Documentary about the hard-fighting regiment of black soldiers, who battled shocking racism at home and abroad while fighting the Germans during the First World War. The Hellfighters, who saw more time on the frontlines than any other American regiment, were initially heralded upon their return only to quickly be discarded by the Army and country they served so valiantly. This one-hour documentary also recounts their part in bringing jazz to Europe

Harlem Hellfighters airs on Sky History +1 at 10:00 PM, Saturday 12 October. (New.)
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