The Color Purple

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (810 movies items)

" 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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker. The film, featured Whoopi Goldberg, "

Watched in 2023 (46 movies items)

"21.1"

1985 Awardie Awards (46 movies items)

"Also nominated Best Picture Best Screenplay Based on A Novel or Other Material Best Production Design Best Costume "

“A lot of people may not know that this was directed by Spielberg. I know I didn’t, when I watched it, so I was surprised. However, I’m not surpri”

Movies the giraffe watched in 2022: February (28 movies items)

"First viewing - Feb. 27th HBO Max Finally crossed off this cinematic blind spot, thanks to it leaving HBO Max at the end of this month, & I'm so glad I did. I haven't read the book it's based on, so I can't compare the two, but I thought it was very well made even if Spielberg isn't an obvious choice to direct it. Whoopi & Oprah shine brightest among the stars in this film, & the story tackles some uncomfortable subjects while truly developing its characters. It's a tough watch, but a worthwhil"

Phoenix Feather's Movie Diary 2020 (537 movies items)

"(REWATCHED: 9 October 2020)"

Favorite Drama Films: 1984-1985 (82 movies items)

" Directed by: Steven Spielberg Produced by: Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Jon Peters, Peter Gruber, Steven Spielberg, and Quincy Jones Written by: Manno Meyjes Based on the novel by: Alice Walker Cinematography: Allen Daviau Edited by: Michael Kahn Music by: Quincy Jones Distributed by: Warner Bros."

Yellow Car in Movies (18 movies items)

" Margaret Avery 1935 Studebaker President Roadster (IMCDb) "