WWII Drama, 'Red Tails' Premiere

The premiere of 'RedTails,' directed by George Lucas, was held at the ZiegfeldTheater in New York City.

The World War II drama was inspired by real life events andtells the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen- the first group ofAfrican-American fighter pilots.

Cuba Gooding Jr., plays Major Emanuelle Stance. 'It'sa page in African-American history that people abroad don't know about,' hesays.

The film depicts U.S. pilots that are suddenly called to serve,after being mostly on the ground.

'It was an untold story, these men were like angels, they neverglorified themselves,' says Terrance Howard, who stars as Col. A.J. Bullard inthe movie.

Celeb supporters included, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Method Man, SpikeLee, Ne-Yo, Tristan Wilds, Tia Mowryand Tika Sumpter. Also in attendance...somereal-life airmen!

The film hits theaters January 20th