The Color Purple: Now a major motion picture from Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg

"The Color Purple" is a novel written by Alice Walker, first published in 1982. It tells the story of Celie, a young African American girl growing up in the Southern United States in the early 20th century. The novel explores themes of race, gender, and sexuality, as Celie struggles to find her own identity and independence in a society that oppresses her. The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 1985, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Oprah Winfrey. The film starred Whoopi Goldberg as Celie, along with a cast that included Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey herself. The film received numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Academy Award nominations. "The Color Purple" has been praised for its powerful storytelling, vivid characters, and poignant themes. It has become a landmark work in African American literature and feminist literature, and continues to be widely studied and celebrated in schools and universities around the world.

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