description
Steven Spielberg's 1985 cinematic adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple brings the unforgettable story and characters to life with a talented cast. Whoopi Goldberg delivers a remarkable debut performance as Celie, who defies cruelty with love and finds joy in a closed-off world. The film received 11 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and features captivating performances by Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong, and Akosua Busia. This enduring classic remains beloved by fans worldwide.
Features
On-Disc Special Features
Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen
A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple
Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple, The Color Purple: The Musical
Theatrical Trailers