Friday Matinee: "The Color Purple" (2023)

The Color Purple (2023)

Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks

A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple by Alice Walker depicts the lives of African American women in early-twentieth-century rural Georgia. This new film adaptation is an epic story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Tony-winning Broadway musical. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. PG-13 (141 min.)