The Color Purple (1985)

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What is The Color Purple about?

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.

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Who stars in The Color Purple?

• Danny Gloveras Albert
• Whoopi Goldbergas Celie
• Margaret Averyas Shug Avery

Who made The Color Purple?

• Steven SpielbergDirector
• Allen DaviauCinematography
• Kathleen KennedyProducer
• Quincy JonesProducer
• CCarole IsenbergProducer

Techniques in this film

• Vintage Lens Look
• Shallow Depth of Field

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