The color purple

Author

Blitz Bazawule

Call Number

• BLU-RAY MUSICAL (CEN, OSH)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio.

Performers

Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Fantasia Barrino, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, H.E.R., Ciara, Louis Gossett Jr., Jon Batiste, David Alan Grier, Deon Cole, Tamela Mann, Elizabeth Marvel.

Publication Information

[Burbank, CA] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2024]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (141 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPA rating: PG-13; mature thematic content, sexual content, violence and language.

Summary

"A story of love and resilience, The Color Purple is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood."--Container.

Notes

Based on the novel by Alice Walker. Based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brena Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.

Special features: Creating The color purple: a bold new take on the beloved classic ; Hell yes! the iconic characters of The color purple ; In the flow: creating The color purple's biggest musical moments ; A story for me: the legacy of The color purple.