The Color Purple

The Color Purple

1985 · 154 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.7 (1,979 votes)
Dir. Steven Spielberg · Starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia · Music Quincy Jones

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

DramaHistory

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

VIBE

This is a deeply affecting journey through profound adversity, yet it blossoms into a powerful testament to the human spirit. It feels like a rich tapestry of pain, perseverance, and eventual triumph, underscored by a vibrant cultural backdrop and soaring emotional crescendos.

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