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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor criticized "The Color Purple" for "sanitizing" lesbian romance

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 star calls out queer erasure: 'It's about Black lesbians'

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

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor criticized "The Color Purple" for "sanitizing" lesbian romance

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 star calls out queer erasure: 'It's about Black lesbians'

The Color Purple adaptations criticized for erasing queer relationship at the heart of the story.
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Oprah Explained Why She Decided Against Casting Beyonce Or Rihanna In "The Color Purple"

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.

Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

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 Explained Why She Decided Against Casting Beyonce Or Rihanna In "The Color Purple"

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.

Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

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.
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"I Felt Very Depleted After Doing This." - Fantasia Barrino And Danielle Brooks Share How Emotionally Taxing It Was To Film The Color Purple

Fantasia struggled with disconnecting from her character in 'The Color Purple' due to difficulties in her personal life.
Fantasia now sees her experience in the show as a way to inspire others to overcome challenges.
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