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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf - Alfre Woodard, Lynn Whitfield (Broadway Theatre Archive)
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf - Alfre Woodard Lynn Whitfield
Broadway Theatre Archive
Actors: Sarita Allen, Trazana Beverley, Laurie Carlos, Gregory T. Daniel, Jackie Davis
Director: Oz Scott
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Special Interests, Television, Educational, Musicals & Performing Arts, African American Cinema
NR     2002     1hr 18min

The history of black women in America: having emigrated on a purely involuntary basis, they became slaves to white America and nurturers to white America's offspring. They were rewarded by being the last Americans given th...  more »

     
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Actors: Sarita Allen, Trazana Beverley, Laurie Carlos, Gregory T. Daniel, Jackie Davis
Director: Oz Scott
Creators: Don Perdue, Scott P. Doniger, Jac Venza, Lindsay Law, Ntozake Shange
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Special Interests, Television, Educational, Musicals & Performing Arts, African American Cinema
Sub-Genres: Comedy, Drama, Special Interests, Television, Educational, Broadway Theatre Archive, African American Cinema
Studio: Kultur Video
Format: DVD - Color
DVD Release Date: 05/14/2002
Original Release Date: 02/23/1982
Theatrical Release Date: 02/23/1982
Release Year: 2002
Run Time: 1hr 18min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 4
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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Movie Reviews

An incredible piece of artistry...
M. E. Kelly | 10/23/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had the distinct pleasure of actually viewing this work while it was on Broadway. It was presented with such grace and impressionism that the messages contained therein have remained lucid in my mind for over 20 years. I was a mere teen at the time, and in early adulthood, I finally read the book. I can remember my Mom reading it after me and remarking how if she'd known the language was so strong, she may not have allowed me to see it at the theatre. However, it has been my experience that strong individuals have to use only the strongest and effective means when communicating "the" message. Although I have not yet viewed the video, I am sure that the focus couldn't have diminished much from it's origin as impeccable works of art only get better with time. Hats off to Sister Shange for keeping it real...even way back then!!"
The search is over....
M. E. Kelly | 05/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been looking for this video for at least 10 years! I gave up a few years ago. I was just doing a random search and I can't believe it's been on Amazon all this time! There are no words to describe this play. The older I get, each poem takes on a new and deeper meaning. I am overjoyed to own a copy of this extraordinary work."
Not true to the written play
M. E. Kelly | State College, PA | 03/31/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"The performances in this are spectacular. Shange's poetry comes alive.

However, there are two problems I have with this. First, is that one of the poems is left out entirely (latent rapist). Second, they have men in the film that speak some of the words. I think the power of "for colored girls" comes from the words only coming from women, since this play is for girls from women's mouths.

Still an amazing piece of artistry, and better than not seeing it live at all."
Now I see what all the fuss was about !
eastcoastwestcoast | been around the world | 04/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great work! I have heard parts of this play through out the years- but I was not expecting to see or hear-what I heard and what I saw on this dvd. It is off the chain! If you want to see real black talent- check it out! Also big props to Lynn Whitfield (damn- she is too sexy in this short skirt and midriff blouse- walking down the street- and giving it up real- This women can act and has great command of the stage (also see her work in "Zora is my name!"-another tour deforce- for above the board talent- regardless of the color of the production! & a big shout out to Mrs.Ruby Dee). Ms. Woodard is one of the main reasons why I purchased this dvd - I wanted to view her earlier work and she is up in here-giving it up! In one scene- this dark beauty is sitting in a chair with a night gown on-trying to make sure those legs stay crossed. lol
In my book-Alfre is one the greatest actors in the world- and she still hasn't gotten her props. This woman has a great body of work and she can ACT! All of the actors in this project come through with flying colors, and I really enjoyed watching this dvd. Also the writing is very, very tight. Playwriting at its best. Now I see what all the fuss was about! Talent up the Ying yang."