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

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1982)

February 23, 19821h 18mEN
8.5

2 votes

Overview

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1.0M

Revenue

$100K

Production Companies

Kultur VideoBroadway Theatre Archive

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Lwilliams62

Great work! I have heard parts of this play through out the years- but I was not expecting to see or hear-what I heard and what I saw on this dvd. It is off the chain! If you want to see real black talent- check it out! Also big props to Lynn Whitfield (damn- she is too sexy in this short skirt and midriff blouse- walking down the street- and giving it up real- This women can act and has great command of the stage (also see her work in "Zora is my name!"-another tour deforce- for above the board talent- regardless of the color of the production! & a big shout out to Mrs.Ruby Dee). Ms. Woodard…

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