#the-color-purple

#the-color-purple

The Color Purple is centered around Black lesbians.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor criticized the sanitization of the lesbian relationship in the latest adaptation.

The Color Purple adaptations criticized for erasing queer relationship at the heart of the story.

The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film that received multiple Oscar nominations but did not win any.

The original film faced controversy for its negative depictions of Black men, but others defended it as portraying the harsh realities of poor Black women's lives.

Oprah Winfrey discusses the casting process for The Color Purple and reveals that Beyoncé and Rihanna were considered for roles in the film.

Oprah ultimately chose Danielle Brooks for the role of Sofia after seeing her perform in the Broadway production.

Queer-themed films based on literary works are becoming increasingly common.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker has inspired two adaptations, including a new musical film.

Boy Erased, based on the memoir by Garrard Conley, tackles the topic of conversion therapy.

Danielle Brooks discusses her role in The Color Purple and her career in acting

Sam Jay talks about her HBO special and her transition from SNL to her own series

The two actors discuss the challenges of portraying difficult roles and the importance of asking for what they need