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The Color Purple (2023): Film vs Book
Film · 2023 · Directed by Blitz Bazawule · Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks
About the film
A musical version of a woman's life told through song and dance.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookBased on the stage musical, it keeps the main story and adds songs.
Read or watch first?
Read the novel for the unsparing, quiet voice of the letters.
What the book gives you
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
A powerful story told in an unforgettable voice that leaves you feeling hopeful and deeply connected to its heroine.
Who will like it: Readers who want a moving, uplifting story of strength, sisterhood and finding your voice.