American Playhouse (TV Series) For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1982) User Reviews

Wow! This Movie is still powerful

[kylasrainbow · 10/10 · 9 May 2003]

I just recently obtained a copy of this DVD. I had read the play but the flow of the DVD is much better.

The cinematography is obviously lacking because it was taken from a play to television.

I think that it would be even more moving if it was redone for the big screen. It is a powerful piece.

The writing is superior, gut wrenching, and moving.

Go find it!

I enjoyed being in this film.

[phte · 10/10 · 2 November 2008]

Paul Anderson was a Jazz Studies student at the Univ. of Miami. He made the audition, and got to share the jazz club scene with Oliver Lake. It was a great learning experience for me because Oliver was insistent we keep the integrity, the vibe, and the standards high. I'm the alto sax player next to Mr. Lake. The actors in the audience were very responsive to what we were doing, even when the camera wasn't rolling. I had to stretch my playing concept to attempt to connect musically with Mr. Lake, and I'm glad the director gave us the time to really find something. I had no idea the final project was going to reach such a wide audience. I hope the message of the film continues to resonate and have impact today. Best regards Paul Anderson KJZZ , Phoenix