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The Color Purple

78% | Dec 18, 1985
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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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Steven Spielberg
Director
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Alice Walker
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Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
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Steven Spielberg
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Frank Marshall
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Kathleen Kennedy
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Quincy Jones
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Peter Guber
Executive Producer
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Carole Isenberg
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Jon Peters
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Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
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Michael Kahn
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