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Cast
Sarita Allen
as Sechita
Trazana Beverley
as Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)
Laurie Carlos
as Georgetta
Gregory T. Daniel
as Toussaint
Jackie Davis
as Second Man in Subway
Pedro De Pool
as Emcee
Lisa Henley
as Naomi
Roger Hill
as Second Man at Barbecue
Brent Jennings
as First Man at Barbecue
Charles Johnson
as Boy in Subway
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1982
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes2
DirectorOz Scott
WritersNtozake Shange
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFor Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
About For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
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.
Directed by Oz Scott, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf leans on a strong ensemble — Sarita Allen, Trazana Beverley, Laurie Carlos — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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