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Tyler Perry's acclaimed new movie 'For Colored Girls' stars a bevy of notable talents, from pop music icon Janet Jackson and British beauty Thandie Newton, to Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg and newcomer Tessa Thompson.
There's lots to know about the phenomenal actresses who portray this colorful cast of characters based on playwright Ntozake Shange's most prized literary work, 'For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Not Enuf'.
Test your knowledge on the women of 'For Colored Girls' with this enlightening Black Voices quiz below.
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The Women of 'For Colored Girls'
While many may know Phylicia Rashad from playing Claire Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' in the 1980s, some don't know that she started her career in entertainment in theater. Which legendary Broadway show did she make her debut?
- 'Gypsy'
- 'Guys and Dolls'
- 'Les Miserables'
- 'The Wiz'
- 'Timbuktu'
Whoopi Goldberg has done countless films, television specials, books and even recordings. But do you remember which TV game show she was prominently featured on?
- 'Jeopardy'
- 'Family Feud'
- 'Hollywood Squares'
- 'Wheel of Fortune'
- 'The Price Is Right'
Which one of her 'For Colored Girls' co-stars has Thandie Newton starred alongside before?
- Whoopi Golberg
- Kimberly Elise
- Phylicia Rashad
- Kerry Washington
- Tessa Thompson
Anika Noni Rose made history by doing what?
- Being born in Bloomfield, CT
- Graduating from Florida A&M University
- Starring in Broadway's version of 'Footloose'
- Winning the Tony Award for her work in 'Caroline, or Change'
- Starring in 'The Prince and the Frog'
Loretta Devine is known for her supporting roles in films and on television. What is the one supporting role that defined her career?
- 'Dreamgirls'
- 'Eli Stone'
- 'Lottery Ticket'
- 'Dirty Laundry'
- 'Woman Thou Art Loosed'
Aside from 'For Colored Girls,' what other film has Kerry Washington starred alongside Michael Ealy and Omari Hardwick?
- 'Ray'
- 'Miracle at St. Anna'
- 'Bad Company'
- 'Gridiron Gang'
- 'Lakeview Terrace'
Which CBS network show landed Janet Jackson her first big acting gig?
- 'The Jackson's'
- 'A New Kind of Family'
- 'Fame'
- 'Diff'rent Strokes'
- 'Good Times'
Although Tessa Thompson may lack a vast background of film credits -- in comparison to some of her co-stars, she's no slouch. Which television series is she most notable for?
- 'Veronica Mars'
- 'Cold Case'
- 'Grey's Anatomy'
- 'Hidden Palms'
- 'Heroes'
Which Academy Award-winning actor has Kimberly Elise been cast alongside most frequently?
- Jamie Foxx
- Forest Whitaker
- Clint Eastwood
- Denzel Washington
- Brad Pitt
Known for many of her collaborations, which rap legend did Macy Gray record a duet with for the 'Rush Hour 2' soundtrack?
- Rakim
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Slick Rick
- LL Cool J
- Chuck D
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By: Tia on 11/07/2010 6:30AM
I really truly loved the female cast in this movie. Thandie did her thang, Janet showed a different side to her that I loved, Kimberly did excellent, Kerry was great at her part, Anika was fabalous, Tessa did wonderful. And now for the legends of the silver screen: Laretta, Whoopie and Phylicia man oh man wonderful acting. I am definately getting this on DVD when it comes out. Tyler you done it again. God bless.
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By: Tessa McNally on 11/08/2010 10:53AM
There was a good quiz at Http://bit.ly/bKdQsL
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By: LIuxingyu on 11/07/2010 9:52AM
nice thing
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By: Tachea on 11/07/2010 10:52AM
Loved this movie...
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By: Donnell on 11/07/2010 1:22PM
I saw the movie last night.There was great acting. This is a movie that showed the dark side of black men. I wished it showed some of the good things black men do. I sure would not buy this movie. If like to hate on black men go see this movie.
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By: Jihan on 11/08/2010 2:22AM
Um, did you not pay attention to the loving, supportive, wonderful character that Hill Harper played? Methinks that maybe this film hit a little too close to home, eh? Why is there this expectation that ALL the men in black films have to be saints? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there ARE men like this all over our community! We do not have to keep sweeping it under the rug. And furthermore, Tyler was staying true to the original play. If you had been fortunate enough to have seen it back in the '70's (I did), then you would know this!!!!!!!
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By: conraddobler on 11/12/2010 2:16AM
Tyler Perry must have raked in some huge 'bonus' bucks from Lionsgate by kowtowing to their "need" to broadbrush Black males with such much malarkay in this 2 hour snooze fest....
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By: jackie on 11/07/2010 2:40PM
OMG i love this movie i seen it last nite and i was amazed at how good it was
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By: cdm on 11/07/2010 3:58PM
I didn't really care for this movie. The dialogue was too long and Kimberley's last scene was also too long. The movie was depressing and there were few happy scenes. Phyllicia Rashad acted like some lonely ass lesbian; while Whoopi's character seemed pointless.
If I had to pick one good performance, let's say two - it'd be Janet Jackson and Macy as that back room abortionist. It's no one that'd be on my list to see again. I'd rather see Secretariat.
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By: Finally on 11/08/2010 5:12PM
...someone that feels the way I do about this movie. I just don't see what was so GOOOOOOOD bout it. Actors are actors, they played their roles. We have all seen those roles time and time again on the big screen. WHATS NEW??? Are we only saying its good to give TP his support, or because its a black film? Give us some more movies like "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"....at least that would be refreshing for a change.
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