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Director picked for Lucasfilm project


September 30, 2008 NY and ER, will helm the long-gestating World War II film. Based on a true story, "Red Tails" was the name of the first group of black airmen to serve as pilot escorts for American bombers in the war. Lucas has been developing the project since 1989 but put it aside to complete his second trilogy of "Star Wars" films and revive the "Indiana Jones" franchise.

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