A stand out performance from an effortlessly raw and relatable Thandie Newton. Whilst accepting the beauty of the poetry it has been adapted from, the plot is weak and at times easy to lose interest in, but the performances from these leading ladies of colour does move and empower you. Perfect as a play but hard to realise on screen, but you can appreciate the truth in the poetry and respect the effort to maintain its integrity and meaning. The monologues are powerful and beautiful individually but fail to hold the story together. Touching performances. Poor story. Good try.
Review of For Colored Girls
