For Colored Girls (2010)
"A triumphant celebration of womanhood, resilience, and soul."
Theatrical Narrative & World
Adapted from Ntozake Shange's acclaimed 1975 choreopoem 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf', this powerful ensemble drama weaves together the lives of nine Black women in Harlem.
Representing distinct colors of the rainbow, each woman confronts intense personal struggles—heartbreak, domestic trauma, career ambition, and motherhood—ultimately finding strength, sisterhood, and divine healing.
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Production Details
| Production Studio | 34th Street Films / Lionsgate |
| Distribution | Lionsgate |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| Screenplay Writers | Tyler Perry (Based on Ntozake Shange's 1975 choreopoem) |
| Music Score | Aaron Zigman |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski |
| Production Status | ● Official Theatrical Release |
Technical Specifications & Exhibition Standards
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Sound Mix Channels | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.39:1 (Cinemascope) |
| Production Budget | $21,000,000 |
| Worldwide Box Office | $38 Million |
| MPAA Classification | Rated R |
Nominated for multiple NAACP Image Awards, with Kimberly Elise winning Best Supporting Actress.
The soundtrack features standout soul and gospel tracks from Nina Simone, Leona Lewis, and Gladys Knight.
"The ensemble of actresses delivers incandescent, emotionally shattering work. An extraordinary tribute to Black womanhood."
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