The Film
The Color Purple
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
The Story
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.
ominous harsh defiant condescending celebratory callous authoritarian antagonistic sentimental cautionary anxious complex desperate aggressive angry incest cynical letter jazz singer or musician violent husband abusive father adoption empowerment africa southern usa jazz sibling relationship rape prison
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written byMenno Meyjes
Gallery
The Stills.
