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Lionsgate has released 8 character posters their upcoming star-studded Tyler Perry film, 'For Colored Girls.'
Directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kerry Washington, Whoopi Goldberg and Macy Gray.
Set for a November 5th release date, 'For Colored Girls' is based on Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play of the same name. The story consists of a series of poems performed through a cast of nameless women known only by a color. The characters deal with subjects such as love, abandonment, rape and abortion.
Also featured in the film are Michael Ealy, Hill Harper, Khalil Kain, Omari Hardwick and Richard Lawson.
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By: africa on 9/10/2010 4:12PM
would love to know who did the artwork??:)nice job!
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By: poetrysez on 9/11/2010 5:41AM
@ Africa,
I second that on the artwork. Stunning!
So, Kimberly Elise is the color Brown...great choice ;)
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By: Justifyed on 9/13/2010 1:06AM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kimberly Elise, she is the epitome of a 'natural beauty'. This is a must see. I usually see Tyler Perry's movies on opening weekend, but I will brave the crowds to see this one on opening night! I don't mind coming out early and standing in line to buy the tix early.
They are all so talented and so beautiful, I can't even say who my fav is... each lady brings so much the the table. I can't WAIT!!
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By: poetrysez on 9/11/2010 5:39AM
@ africa,
I second that on the artwork. Stunning!
Loretta Devine’s eyebrows and hair is lovely. She looks very sexy and mature ;). So, Kimberly Elise portrays the color Brown…great choice! The ensemble is top notched. Tyler Perry is brilliant!!! He just keeps out doing himself.
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By: a REAL MOM on 9/11/2010 2:18PM
I've loved this book from the very 1st time I read it about 13 years ago!For years I used (the Lady in Red')tumultuous scene as my monologue for auditions-and now my dream of seeing it on the big screen is coming to fruition. I'm beyond excited to see this in November-especially after Broadway decided the play would be too 'controversial' when Whoopi was backing it as one of it's producer. Bravo to Tyler Perry for making some of 'our' dreams a reality!
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By: Demi on 9/11/2010 9:10PM
Of course, a Tyler Perry movie is always a must see. But this is a exceptional, its a story about women, their truths and struggles. I know I'll cry once I see their acting.
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By: loveseek on 9/12/2010 12:06PM
Kimberly Elise portrays the color Brown…great choice! The ensemble is top notched. Tyler Perry is brilliant!!! He just keeps out doing himself...My boyfriend thinks the same as I do. He is eight years older than me, lol. We met online at agegaplove``.com a nice and free place for younger women and older men, or older women and younger men, to interact with each other. Maybe you wanna check out or tell your friends.
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By: Sandra on 9/12/2010 2:54PM
One word "AWESOME" can't wait to see the movie Mr Perry you are a genious.
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By: poetrysez on 9/12/2010 8:50PM
@ Demi,exceptional indeed! No wonder they chose to release it before the awards show. Tyler may've a winner on his hands with this one. He already have all of the right talentinvolved with the movie!
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By: Carol on 9/12/2010 9:25PM
I saw the play in 1976 when I attended The College of New Rochelle. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever seen. The story lines are compelling and thought provoking. I hope EVERYONE supports it. You won't be dissapointed.
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