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

  • NR
  • 02/23/1982 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 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.

Oz Scott

Director

Ntozake Shange

Screenplay

Cast

Sarita Allen's headshot

Sarita Allen

Sechita
Trazana Beverley's headshot

Trazana Beverley

Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)
Laurie Carlos's headshot

Laurie Carlos

Georgetta
Gregory T. Daniel's headshot

Gregory T. Daniel

Toussaint
Jackie Davis's headshot

Jackie Davis

Second Man in Subway
Pedro De Pool's headshot

Pedro De Pool

Emcee
Lisa Henley's headshot

Lisa Henley

Naomi
Roger Hill's headshot

Roger Hill

Second Man at Barbecue

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