Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Jamie F — 21 Apr 2009

One of My favorite movies of all time. This a classic among classics.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Jamie F on 21 Apr 2009.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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