The Making of 'The Color Purple'

Overview

This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about life for a young black woman in turn-of-the-century America. Features interviews with Spielberg, as well as with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing this classic to life.

Directed by Laurent Bouzereau

Top cast

Kathleen Kennedy

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Steven Spielberg

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Frank Marshall

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J. Michael Riva

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Aggie Guerard Rodgers

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Allen Daviau

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