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‘The Color Purple’ Cast: What Everyone’s Up To 40 Years Later

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...
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After Not Being Cast In "The Color Purple" Film Adaptation, Cynthia Erivo Hinted At Tension With The Filmmakers

You probably remember that a film adaptation of The Color Purple — specifically, the smash Broadway musical that was based on Alice Walker's 1982 book — came out last year. / ©Warner Bros/Courtesy ...
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This Day in History: December 18, 1985, ‘The Color Purple’ film adaptation released

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On December 18, 1985, the film adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” was released. Walker is a Georgia native from the city of Eatonton, Georgia. The film was ...
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The Color Purple Broadway Original Cast Revival

Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won. Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win. 2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a ...