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The color purple [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; in association with Domain Entertainment ; an Amblin Entertainment, Harpo Films, SGS Pictures, QJP production ; directed by Blitz Bazawule ; screenplay by Marcus Gardley ; produced by Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones.

Summary:

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (141 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by Alilce Walker. Based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Some subtitles not listed on container.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Dan Laustsen ; edited by Jon Poll ; music by Kris Bowers.
Participant or Performer Note:
Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Gabriella Wilson "H.E.R.", Halle Bailey, Louis Gossett Jr., Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Ciara, Jon Batiste, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Fantasia Barrino.
Target Audience Note:
MPA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic content, sexual content, violence and language CHV rating: PG.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, wide screen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish dialogue; French, Cantonese, Chinese, Korean or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.
Subject: Adult child sexual abuse victims > Drama.
African American women > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Abused wives > Drama.
Sisters > Drama.
Southern States > Drama.
Genre: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Coming-of-age films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Musical films.

Available copies

  • 96 of 102 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

Holds

  • 2 current holds with 102 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hot Springs Library PG-13 DVD COL (Text) 30229101393931 Adult Video Available -

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