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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Color Purple, The
Drama
Goldberg,W
Parents strongly cautioned, ?
None
Drama, History
873
4.5621
1985-12-18
The Color Purple
7.725
1947
$15,000,000
$146,300,000
154 minutes