The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
The powerful tales of seven diverse African-American women are woven together in this 1982 performance of Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning landmark play. A breakthrough portrayal of black women's experiences in America, the story combines music, poetry and dance to celebrate their unique culture while painting a poignant portrait of their terrible struggles.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Oz ScottDirector
- Ntozake ShangeScreenplay
- Baikida CarrollOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sarita AllenSechita
- Trazana BeverleyCrystal (as Trazana Beverly)
- Laurie CarlosGeorgetta
- Gregory T. DanielToussaint
- Jackie DavisSecond Man in Subway
- Pedro De PoolEmcee
- Lisa HenleyNaomi
- Roger HillSecond Man at Barbecue
- Brent JenningsFirst Man at Barbecue
- Charles JohnsonBoy in Subway
- Oliver LakeFlute Player
- Jack LandronBedroom Companion
Themes
broadway showblack woman