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The Color Purple

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

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.

19852h 34mPG-13Drama

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About The Color Purple

Directors
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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