The Color Purple (1985)

This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900’s. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 – and pregnant – by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life…
Steven Spielberg
Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey
18 Dec 1985 (USA)
Nominated for 11 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 13 nominations.tt0088939 , Prison, Africa, Southern U.s., Rape, Black People, Sister Sister Relationship, Jazz, Violent Father, Violent Husband, Empowerment, Adoption, Jazz Musician, Letter, Incest