Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writer
- Menno Meyjes
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Cast
Adolph Caesar
Akosua Busia
Dana Ivey
Danny Glover
Desreta Jackson
Margaret Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Rae Dawn Chong
Whoopi Goldberg
Willard E. Pugh
Keywords
abusive father
adoption
africa
aggressive
angry
antagonistic
anxious
authoritarian
callous
cautionary
celebratory
complex
condescending
cynical
defiant
desperate
empowerment
harsh
incest
jazz
jazz singer or musician
letter
ominous
prison
rape
sentimental
sibling relationship
southern usa
violent husband
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