Alma's Rainbow

Alma's Rainbow is American coming-of-age film directed by Ayoka Chenzira originally released in 1994.

[1] A restoration of the film, presented by Julie Dash, was released to theaters and streaming in 2022.

[2] The film received positive reviews from critics and was included in Slate's 2023 list of the 75 greatest movies by Black directors.

[3][4] A Brooklyn teenager experiences the pangs and joys of coming of age with her slightly aloof mother and visiting show business aunt.

The 35 mm feature film was self-funded by Chenzira and originally debuted in 1994, but did not receive widespread distribution.