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For Colored Girls

Rated R for some disturbing violence including a rape, sexual content and language.

R In Theaters 11/5/2010 , 134min.
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Plot & Details

Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning play exploring the plight of black women makes the leap from stage to screen with this ensemble drama directed by Tyler Perry, and starring Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Hill Harper, Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, and Macy Gray.
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Run Time: 134min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 11/05/2010
  • DVD Release Date: 02/08/2011
  • Distributor(s): Lionsgate
  • Director(s): Tyler Perry
  • Starring: Kimberly Elise , Janet Jackson , Michael Ealy , Loretta Devine , Thandie Newton
  • Themes: Romantic Betrayal,Down on Their Luck,Crumbling Marriages,Intersecting Lives,Dysfunctional Families
  • Tone: Bittersweet,Cathartic,Passionate,Poignant,Visceral,Stirring
  • Keywords: African-American,Black [race],abortion,family,marriage-problems,murder,sister,women
  • Country of Origin: USA (11-05-2010)
  • Language: English
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