# The Color Purple (2023)

> A sweeping period musical follows Celie from abuse and isolation toward sisterhood, self-worth, and hard-won freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/390315

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Blitz Bazawule
- Cast: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Halle Bailey, Ciara
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1200263/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, passionate, cathartic, musical night, inspirational drama viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful story of resilience and hope unfolds in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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