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Oz Scott
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Ntozake Shange
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Ntozake Shange
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For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
8.1/10 · 93 votesFeb 23, 198278 min
Ranked #2 of 17 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg
Nameless women identified by color (e.g., Lady in Red, Lady in Blue) share their experiences with racism, sexism, abuse, and abandonment, ultimately finding strength and sisterhood.
Directed byOz Scott
Written byNtozake Shange
Seasons13
Episode Summary
"For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf" is episode 7 of American Playhouse season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 93 votes, ranking #2 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Oz Scott and written by Ntozake Shange, it aired on February 23, 1982.