For Colored Girls is based off a book and play by Ntozake Shange.Its amazing this book of poems were written many years ago and still ring true and can touch the hearts of many. The story covers issues such as sexual assault, physical abuse, death, life choices and much more. The ages of the women vary and give the plot variety and depth. I love how Tyler Perry kept the monologues in the story and how they came in randomly like songs speaking to your heart placing together puzzles of their lives. In the movie each woman had a color they betrayed and you get to see how their colors change through life experiences they encounter.I don't want to give away too much but the movie stays true to the hearts of black women. Black men might already think this is a male bashing movie but its not at all. The movie more so goes into the depths of issues black women have faced or may experience in the future. In all of the women I have experienced similar issues. Be ready for a wound to be opened and thoughts to be provoked in your mind of your own life. I cried , I laughed and I screamed at some of the images I saw. I mainly cried holding back tears because I had no tissue. So bring plenty of tissue if you are a cry baby like me.
I truly enjoyed being able to see beautiful women of color act out roles without being betrayed as buffoons in a comedy, the neck rolling diva, or the bitter angry black woman with attitude . The women in For Colored Girls can be you, your mother, sister, your aunt or your friend. You might at the end identify with all or just one. After the movie I saw other women wiping their tears away and going on to face their lives. In weakness we find strength to move on. Dark times my occur in your life but a light will be at the end of the tunnel or shall we say a beautiful rainbow. If you saw the movie I know you understand my words. If you haven't saw it ... go see it! For Colored Girls is a must see.
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Hi, I'm a new visitor to your site! I had the same kind of reaction to the movie. It was raw, it was real, it was honest, it was a piece of all of us. I loved seeing the packed movie theatre and the support for Tyler Perry and for all the actors in the movie. And since watching the film my thought process is now that of ACTION. How can we create these sisterhoods and put aside our judgments and stereotypes. How can we as black women, as WOMEN in general put down the hate and embrace the love and all that unites us. Amazing Amazing film that everyone should go see!
ReplyDeleteHey Ms.Glow,
ReplyDeleteI truly understand the term ACTION after watching this movie.I believe sisterhood(Charity) starts with you. If you can be good first to your self and resolve your own issues you can love another just like you.Hope you continue to read. Thank you for taking time out to comment.