Movie · 2010

Is For Colored Girls based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. For Colored Girls is based on the book for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange.

The movie was released in 2010.

The book behind For Colored Girls

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

by Ntozake Shange · tragedy, choreopoem

Play written by Ntozake Shange.

Common questions

Is For Colored Girls based on a book?

Yes. For Colored Girls is based on the book for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange.

Who wrote the book For Colored Girls is based on?

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf was written by Ntozake Shange.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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