The Color Purple
- Year
- 2024
- Description
- Cast includes Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Corey Hawkins, Taraji P. Henson, and H.E.R.
In Georgia, Celie (played by Fantasia Barrino) is abused, raped, trapped in a forced marriage, and separated from her children, but having a relationship with Shug (played by Taraji P. Henson) and hoping her sister is living well helps her find strength and a sense of freedom. - Director
- Bazawule, Blitz
- Writer
- Gardley, Marcus
- Producer
- Jones, Quincy; Sanders, Scott; Spielberg, Steven; Winfrey, Oprah
- Cinematographer
- Laustsen, Dan
- Editor
- Poll, Jon
- Production Team
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Harpo Films, SGS Pictures, QJP, and Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Genre
- Feature Film
Drama
Musical - Content Notes
- Incest and rape
- Source
- Based on the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker and the stage adaptation with book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Stephen Bray, Brena Russell, and Allee Willis
- Language
- English
Available with dubbed French or Spanish dialogue - Media Format
- 1 DVD (141 min.), 1 Blu-ray disc (141 min.), or 1 streaming video (141 min.)
- Type
- Color
- Additional Content
- The DVD and Blu-ray disc include the featurettes "Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic," "Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple," "In the Flow: Ceating The Color Purple's Biggest Musical Moments," and "A Story for Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple."
- Original Release Date
- 2023
- Updated
- 04-10-2024
Production Information
Film InformationReviews
New York Times, Dec. 19, 2023RogerEbert.com, Dec. 19, 2023