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

1982Movie1 h 18 minNR

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and show business, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • African-American Women's Stories
  • Social Commentary
  • Stage Adaptation
  • Poetry & Dance
  • Emotional Drama
  • Feminist Perspective
  • Historical Context
  • Powerful Performances

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Oz Scott
Written by
Ntozake Shange
Produced by
Lindsay Law
Music by
Baikida Carroll

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 23, 1982 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
February 23, 1982
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$100,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf worth watching?"

Questions about For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1).

Is For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.