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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-02-23
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Time: 1h 18m
A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,000,000.00
Revenue: $100,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Kultur Video
Broadway Theatre Archive
Movie: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Top 10 Billed Cast
Roger Hill
Second Man at Barbecue
Brent Jennings
First Man at Barbecue
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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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1982-02-23
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A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.
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