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.
Acting
Whoopi and Oprah—legends born in a single film.
Score
Quincy Jones' jazz-soul fusion haunts beautifully.
Cinematography
Spielberg's golden-hour South never looked so cruel.
Director
Steven Spielberg
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