'The Color Purple' Movie Musical Set for Christmas Day Release

Directed by Blitz Bazawule, the film features Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks in standout performances.

The new adaptation of 'The Color Purple' is a movie musical directed by Blitz Bazawule, starring Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, and Danielle Brooks as Sofia.
The film is praised for its vibrant and modern approach to the material, with standout performances from Henson and Brooks.
The story, based on Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer-winning novel, follows the life of Celie, a Black woman in the early 1900s South enduring physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Despite controversy surrounding its depiction of Black men, the film is seen as a source of Black healing and a depiction of female strength, perseverance, and solidarity.
The movie is set to premiere in North America on Dec. 25 and internationally beginning Jan. 18, 2024.