Here’s a behind-the-scenes clip of the heavily anticipated film Red Tails. Inspired by true events, the action drama chronicles the heroic undertaking by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

The all-star cast includes Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Tristan Wilds, Method Man, Lee Tergesen, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Andre Royo and Jesse Williams.

With a script written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder, the film was directed by Anthony Hemingway. It hits theaters January 20, 2012.