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THE COLOR PURPLE (1985) "The Color Purple" is a poignant portrait of a young African American woman's struggles through life at the dawn of the twentieth century. Emancipated by law, Celie discovers that oppression comes in all forms, even at the hands of the men of her own people. A lifetime of oppression and abuse provoke Celie to harden into a determined woman, ready to free herself from the chains of a bad marriage and start a new life, all while holding her head high. The cast includes: Oprah Winfrey, Whoopie Goldberg, and Danny Glover. Written by: Alice Walker (novel) and Menno Meyjes (screenplay). Directed by: Steven Spielberg. THE COLOR PURPLE was nominated for the Best Picture award.
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Rated: PG-13 for thematic content and some violence. Tagline: She was a victim. She was a hero.
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