Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Sarah C — 28 May 2013

This is one of my favorites. I always get engrossed, despite how many times I've seen it!

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Sarah C on 28 May 2013.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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