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.

NR19821h 18m10.0Movie

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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.

Cast

Sarita Allen
Sarita Allen
Sechita
Trazana Beverley
Trazana Beverley
Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)
Laurie Carlos
Laurie Carlos
Georgetta
Gregory T. Daniel
Gregory T. Daniel
Toussaint
Jackie Davis
Jackie Davis
Second Man in Subway
Pedro De Pool
Pedro De Pool
Emcee
Lisa Henley
Lisa Henley
Naomi
Roger Hill
Roger Hill
Second Man at Barbecue
Brent Jennings
Brent Jennings
First Man at Barbecue
Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson
Boy in Subway
Oliver Lake
Oliver Lake
Flute Player
Jack Landron
Jack Landron
Bedroom Companion