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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.
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- Where can I watch The Color Purple online?
- You can stream The Color Purple on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Color Purple come out?
- The Color Purple was released in 1985.
- What genre is The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple is a drama and history film.
- How long is The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple runs about 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- Who stars in The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey.
- How is The Color Purple rated?
- The Color Purple currently scores 7.7 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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