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(JTA) – The bright, colorful movie musical “The Color Purple,” which opens in theaters on Christmas, tells a story that has by now become a familiar part of the American canon — of a young Black woman ...

If you get restless near the beginning of the musical version of "The Color Purple," rest assured: It improves. Even more than Steven Spielberg's original "Color Purple" film, the musical has ...

When Alice Walker’s The Color Purple hit bookshelves in 1982, it blew away critics, became a nationwide bestseller, and endeared itself to readers who found pain and inspiration in its pages. But in ...

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the ...

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...

This year marks 40 years since the “The Color Purple” hit theaters. Two writers from “The Root” debate whether you can call ...

Why is Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” banned in Texas prisons, but Adolf’s Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” is allowed? Also on the banned list? “Beekeeping for Dummies,” dozens of comic books and multiple ...

Maybe it was required reading in high school, perhaps you watched the Steven Speilberg-directed film in theaters or it's possible you became smitten with the story when you saw it as a Broadway ...