The Color Purple (1985)

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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.

Genres

Drama

The Color Purple (1985) 7.8 PG-13

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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.

Genres

Drama

Top Billed Cast

Whoopi Goldberg
Margaret Avery
Danny Glover
Akosua Busia
Oprah Winfrey

Director

Steven Spielberg

Screenplay

Menno Meyjes

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

Is this DVD available?

Library	Call Number	Availability	Location
Law	KLAUS DVD #1107	Available	Klaus Reading Room

The Color Purple

Alternative Title	The Color Purple
Release Date	December 18, 1985
Original Language	English
Runtime	154
Certification	PG-13
Popularity Index (TMDB)	7.41
Rating (TMDB)	7.80