Producer says she 's excited to see the film come to light after more than 30 years . Director talks about his choices and other challenges in remaking beloved black classic . Film historian : ` ` We do n't have enough films really dealing with African - American women ''
Producer says she 's excited to see the film come to light after more than 10 years . Director talks about casting choices and other challenges in remaking beloved cult classic . Film historian : `` We do n't have enough stories really dealing with African-American women ''