It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"A girl child ain't safe in a family of mens, but I ain't never thought I'd have to fight in my own house! I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I'll kill him dead 'fo I let him beat me." - Sofia

Why watch this? This incredible saga shows that courage can be silent and strength is enduring.

Plot Summary: The film follows timid Celie, an African-American woman in early 1900's rural Georgia, as she endures difficult circumstances, including domestic violence and bigotry. Separated from her beloved sister Nettie, Celie finds strength and hope through various relationships, particularly with the strong-willed singer Shug Avery and her own growing self-reliance. The story spans forty years, depicting Celie's journey from oppression to finding her voice.

Dad's Preview: This film is a journey wrought with pain, cruelty and oppression. This inspiring film was our introduction to the amazing Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and the indomitable Oprah Winfrey. Spielberg, though he took a lot of crap for it, again, hits the cinematic mark. If you don't see only black and white, check out this valuable American story.

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