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|Introduction          = '''Don’t Talk 2 Strangers''' is a video by Chaka Khan released for broadcast and to promote the [[Single: Don’t Talk 2 Strangers|single]]. Although the single was not released in the United States until January 1999, the video was sent to American music channels in November 1998 to promote the "Down In The Delta" motion picture soundtrack which also contains this song. Exact shooting date and location are unknown, but it was likely shot in Fall 1982. The video was directed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Carr Steve Carr].
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|Introduction          = '''Don’t Talk 2 Strangers''' is a video by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] released for broadcast and to promote the [[Single: Don’t Talk 2 Strangers|single]]. Although the single was not released in the United States until January 1999, the video was sent to American music channels in November 1998 to promote the "Down In The Delta" motion picture soundtrack which also contains this song. Exact shooting date and location are unknown, but it was shot between late Spring and early Fall 1998. '''Don’t Talk 2 Strangers''' was directed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Carr Steve Carr].
  
 
The video follows the narrative of the song about a mother forced to leave her child and given her advises. The reason why the mother leaves her daughter and entrusts her to her grandmother is however not detailed. Throughout the video, the little girl evolves and blossoms as a woman and then a mother in her turn.
 
The video follows the narrative of the song about a mother forced to leave her child and given her advises. The reason why the mother leaves her daughter and entrusts her to her grandmother is however not detailed. Throughout the video, the little girl evolves and blossoms as a woman and then a mother in her turn.
  
Interestingly, the role of grandmother is played by Chaka Khan’s mother, Sandra Coleman. The role of the girl who has become an adult is played by Chaka Khan’s daughter, Milini Khan.
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Interestingly, the role of grandmother is played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s mother, Sandra Coleman and the role of the girl who has become an adult is played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s daughter, Milini Khan.
 
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|date                      = Fall 1998 (assumed)
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|date                      = Late Spring / Early Fall 1998
 
|studio                    = Unknown locations, USA
 
|studio                    = Unknown locations, USA
 
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|cast                  = * Chaka Khan
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|cast                  = * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]
 
* Sandra Coleman
 
* Sandra Coleman
 
* Milini Khan
 
* Milini Khan
 
* 5 extra-talents
 
* 5 extra-talents
 
|crew                  = *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Carr Steve Carr] - director
 
|crew                  = *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Carr Steve Carr] - director
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Latest revision as of 06:35, 24 August 2023

1995: No Secrets Music Videos
(Prince)
Music Videos
(Related Artists)
1999: This Crazy Life Of Mine
Don’t Talk 2 Strangers

Don’t Talk 2 Strangers music video selected snapshots

Music Video details


First aired: Week of 2 November 1998
Producer(s): Information needed
Director: Steve Carr
Related home video/DVD:
First (Commercially) Released:

Awards


Date Institution, Country Award
This music video has not received any awards in the USA

Don’t Talk 2 Strangers is a video by Chaka Khan released for broadcast and to promote the single. Although the single was not released in the United States until January 1999, the video was sent to American music channels in November 1998 to promote the "Down In The Delta" motion picture soundtrack which also contains this song. Exact shooting date and location are unknown, but it was shot between late Spring and early Fall 1998. Don’t Talk 2 Strangers was directed by Steve Carr.

The video follows the narrative of the song about a mother forced to leave her child and given her advises. The reason why the mother leaves her daughter and entrusts her to her grandmother is however not detailed. Throughout the video, the little girl evolves and blossoms as a woman and then a mother in her turn.

Interestingly, the role of grandmother is played by Chaka Khan’s mother, Sandra Coleman and the role of the girl who has become an adult is played by Chaka Khan’s daughter, Milini Khan.


Shooting Information
Shooting Sessions
Date Location Additional info
Late Spring / Early Fall 1998 Unknown locations, USA
Cast
  • Chaka Khan
  • Sandra Coleman
  • Milini Khan
  • 5 extra-talents
Crew

Versions
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Don’t Talk 2 Strangers 3:24


 
Additional Information

See Also Quotation & triva


References
1995
No Secrets
Music Videos (Prince) Music Videos (Related Artists) 1999
This Crazy Life Of Mine