dreamgirls
Film Overview
Dreamgirls
Overview
Genre: Musical, Drama
Release Date: December 2006
Classification: 12
Studio: DreamWorks
Cast Includes: Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr.,
Beyonce Knowles as Deena Jones,
Eddie Murphy as James "Thunder" Early,
Danny Glover as Marty Madison,
Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson,
Jennifer Hudson as Effie White.
Released in 2006, Dreamgirls is an Oscar winning musical directed by Bill Condon and stars Jamie Foxx, Boyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer, a former American Idol contestant, won the 2006 Academy Award for best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Effie White in the movie. The film is a period piece set in the 1960’s and 70’s adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name. The musical was based on the history and evolution of American R&B music during the eras of doo-wop, soul, the Motown Sound, funk, and disco. In addition, the stage musical contains several allusions to the lives and careers of Motown Records act The Supremes, a connection the film version expands upon.
