Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Buddy A — 09 Sep 2012

Alice Walker's book is brought to life by Steven Spielberg who captures the emotions, settings, and story perfectly.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Buddy A on 09 Sep 2012.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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