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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf

MOVIE • 1982

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf

A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.

The powerful tales of seven diverse African-American women are woven together in this 1982 performance of Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning landmark play. A breakthrough portrayal of black women's experiences in America, the story combines music, poetry and dance to celebrate their unique culture while painting a poignant portrait of their terrible struggles.

TMDB ★ 4.3/5Votes: 2
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DramaRomance

Top Cast

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Sarita Allen

Sechita

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Trazana Beverley

Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)

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Laurie Carlos

Georgetta

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Gregory T. Daniel

Toussaint

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Jackie Davis

Second Man in Subway

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Pedro De Pool

Emcee

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Lisa Henley

Naomi

Roger Hill

Roger Hill

Second Man at Barbecue

Brent Jennings

Brent Jennings

First Man at Barbecue

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Charles Johnson

Boy in Subway

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Oliver Lake

Flute Player

Jack Landron

Jack Landron

Bedroom Companion

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Crystal Lilly

Sarah

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Carol Maillard

Lu Anne (as Carol L. Maillard)

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Theatrical release date: February 23, 1982

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

February 23, 1982

Runtime

78 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

$1,000,000

Revenue

$100,000

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