The Color Purple (film)

"The Color Purple" is a 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Set in the early 20th-century American South, it follows the life of Celie, an African American woman who faces abuse and oppression but ultimately discovers her strength and identity. The film explores themes of racism, sexism, and resilience, highlighting Celie's relationships with other women, particularly her sister Nettie and singer Shug Avery. It received critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations, praised for its powerful performances, particularly by Whoopi Goldberg as Celie and Oprah Winfrey as Sofia.