For Colored Girls directed by Tyler Perry Essay - 1134 Words

‘For Colored Girls’ directed by Tyler Perry is an adaptation of a Tony Award nominated choreopoem written by Ntozake Shange. Clint O’Conner a reviewer for the Plain Dealer writes about Tyler Perry, â€Å"He has taken Ntozake Shange’s 1974 choreopoem ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf’ and both condensed and expanded it into a big-screen extravaganza assessing the black female experience in America† (OConnor 1). ‘For Colored Girls’ is an emotionally charged drama about the struggles facing the modern-day black women finding their voice in America. This master piece with an all-star cast of African-American women will be talked about for years to come. Tyler Perry is at his finest and the ensemble of†¦show more content†¦Each woman’s experience plays a different note that completes a beautiful melody and through their voice you see the essence of a woman. The opening scene b egins with Anika Noni Rose who plays Yasmine dancing in her studio where she teaches dance to the neighborhood girls. As Yasmine’s (yellow) body moves to the rhythm of the music you hear Ntozake Shang’s poetry in the background. As the poetry is being heard, you hear one voice becoming many as Yasmine dances her song. This heart filled performance of dance and poetry tells not just one story but shows just like music everyone has a song. Tyler Perry choice of dance, music, and poetry in this opening scene prepares you for the emotionally charged story that will move your mind, body, and soul. Throughout the scenes in the movie as each woman faces separate tragedy and tribulation their performance of Ntzoke Shang’s poetry shows the audience her strength and the connective power of words. 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