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For Colored Girls

Origin
United States
Genre
Drama
Released
5 November, 2010
For Colored Girls

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.

Diretor 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

Sobre 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.

Conquista de For Colored Girls

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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African-American gender relations in popular culture.. Films directed by Tyler Perry.. African-American LGBT-related films.. Films set in Atlanta.. Films about abortion.. Films shot in Atlanta.. Films about rape.. African-American films.. Films about dysfunctional families.

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