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Reel to Read Movies: “Dreamgirls” (2006)

Published: January 25, 2024; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

Dreamgirls is a 2006 American musical drama film based on the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name. The film tells the story of a girl group called “The Dreams” and their rise to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by the history of Motown and The Supremes. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, and Danny Glover, and features original and new songs by Henry Krieger and various lyricists. The film was directed and written by Bill Condon, who also adapted the musical for the screen. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, among other accolades.

Some of the main themes and topics of the film are:

• The music industry and its challenges, such as racism, corruption, competition, and artistic integrity.
• The personal and professional lives of the singers, their relationships, conflicts, and aspirations.
• The social and cultural changes that occurred in America during the 1960s and 1970s, such as the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the disco era.
• The power and influence of music as a form of expression, communication, and identity.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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