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For Colored Girls

R20102h 14mTyler Perry
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 31% · Metacritic 50

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"Many voices. One poem."

A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.

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Frequently asked questions

What is For Colored Girls (2010) about?

A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.

Who stars in For Colored Girls?

For Colored Girls stars Kimberly Elise (Crystal / Brown), Janet Jackson (Jo / Red), Loretta Devine (Juanita / Green), Thandiwe Newton (Tangie / Orange), Anika Noni Rose (Yasmine / Yellow). The film was directed by Tyler Perry.

How long is For Colored Girls?

For Colored Girls has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated R.

Is For Colored Girls worth watching?

For Colored Girls holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 31. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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