The Color Purpleis a musical remake (of The Purple Color, mind the word order) directed by Sam Blitz Bazawule. It stars Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
The journey of a black woman, Celie, over several decades. She grew up in extreme poverty on a cotton plantation in the southern United States. She was abused by her stepfather and then by her husband. This abuse tests her faith in God and humanity.
Release date
December 25, 2023
Where to Watch The Color Purple
Theaters
Director
Blitz Bazawule
The Cast
Fantasia Barrino / Celie
Danielle Brooks / Sofia
Taraji P. Henson / Shug Avery
Colman Domingo / Mister
Corey Hawkins
H.E.R.
Halle Bailey
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
Aunjanue Ellis
Ciara