The Color Purple
“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”
7.7(2,049)PG-1319852h 34mEN
Directed by Steven Spielberg
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.
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prisonrapesibling relationshipjazzsouthern usaafricaempowermentadoptionabusive fatherviolent husbandjazz singer or musicianletter
Budget $15.0MBox office $146.3M
