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

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

"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.

Release DateFebruary 23, 1982
StatusReleased
Original TitleFor Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Runtime1h 18min
Budget$1,000,000
Revenue$100,000
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesKultur VideoBroadway Theatre Archive