Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Kelsia P — 16 May 2009

This has been my favorite movie since I was 5 years old.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Kelsia P on 16 May 2009.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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