For Colored Girls is a 2010 American drama adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 original choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf. Written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry, the film features an ensemble cast which includes Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Thandie Newton, Loretta Devine, Anika Noni Rose, Tessa Thompson, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, and Macy Gray. The film depicts the interconnected lives of ten women, exploring their lives and struggles as women of color. It is the first film to be produced by 34th Street Films, an imprint of Tyler Perry Studios, and distributed by Lionsgate Films. It is also the first R-rated film directed by Perry. With a budget of $21 million, For Colored Girls was released on November 5, 2010, grossing $20.1 million in its opening weekend. The film's lead cast consists of ten African-American women, seven of whom are based on the play's seven characters, only known by color.
| 导演 | Tyler Perry |
| Produced by | Tyler Perry |
| Screenplay by | Tyler Perry |
| Starring | Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington, Whoopi Goldberg |
| Music | Aaron Zigman |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski |
| Edited by | Maysie Hoy |
| Production, company | 34th Street Films, Tyler Perry Studios |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Released | November 05, 2010 |
| Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $21 million |
| Box office | $38 million |
| Netflix ID | 70141655 |
关于For Colored Girls
The lives of 10 women are explored as the movie showcases the daily experiences and struggles of being a women of color. This film puts emphasis on the power of love, sympathy, understanding and communication.
For Colored Girls的成就
Before finding out she was pregnant, singer Mariah Carey was casted for the role of Tangie. Prior to becoming a movie, this was a stage play back in 1975. This movie was the first film Tyler Perry directed that received an R rating.
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