The Color Purple
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

December 18, 1985154 min7.8EN
DramaHistory

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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