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The Color Purple

Genres

Drama , History

Duration

154 min

Director

Steven Spielberg

Rating

7.7

Release Date

December 17, 1985

The Color Purple

Original title: The Color Purple

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Synopsis The Color Purple

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.