The Color Purple (1985)
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It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
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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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Unrequited LoveBetrayalSelf-DiscoveryPersonal Growth Through AdversitySacrifices For FamilyComing-Of-Age JourneyFinding Inner StrengthDomestic AbuseBreaking Free From OppressionMarital Struggles




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Directed by: Steven Spielberg, Allen Daviau
Produced by: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Composed by: Quincy Jones
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