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A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father.
The Color Purple (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The film is based on the novel by Alice Walker, who told Celie's story through a series of letters, some never sent, many never received, most addressed to God. The letters are her way of maintaining sanity in a world where few others ever cared to listen to her.
Oct 17, 2023 · The Color Purple (1985) | 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment - YouTube. Warner Bros. Entertainment. 3.46M subscribers. Subscribed. 783. 78K views 6 months ago...
Mar 28, 2004 · Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Returning to "The Color Purple" after almost 20 years, I can see its flaws more easily than when I named it the best film of 1985, but I can also understand why it moved me so deeply, and why the greatness of some films depends not on their perfection or logic, but on their heart.
Overview. 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.
Close. Filmed in Anson and Union counties in North Carolina, the film tells the story of a young African-American girl named Celie Harris and the brutal experiences she endured including domestic violence, incest, child sexual abuse, poverty, racism, and sexism.
