Friday, February 16, 2024
The Color Purple
Follow the sad story of Celie (Fantasia Barrino), a poor black woman in Georgia during.the early 1900’s. She goes from one abusive relationship to another as she tries to persevere & endure. She becomes separated from younger sister Nettie early on. Along her arduous journey, she meets & befriends other black women who support & influence her. This can be a difficult film to watch due to the mistreatment of these woman. Among the supporting cast of this musical version of the 1985 Spielberg original is Taraji P.Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, & Corey Hawkins. Whoopi Goldberg has a cameo. The acting is terrific. The sets & backdrops were perfect. I️ loved the musical song & dance numbers. I️ have never seen the 1985 version so I️ can’t compare. This is a very emotional story about family & faith in God.
Alien gives it 3½ “Juke Joint” stars out of 4.
