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See also: The Color Purple (1985 film)
The Color Purple
Teaser poster
Directed byBlitz Bazawule
Screenplay byMarcus Gardley
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDan Laustsen
Edited byJon Poll
Music byKris Bowers
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • November 20, 2023 (2023-11-20) (London)
  • December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25) (United States)
Running time
140 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Color Purple is a 2023 American musical coming-of-age period drama film directed by Blitz Bazawule from a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following the 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Spielberg and Quincy Jones. Spielberg and Jones return as producers for the 2023 film along with the stage musical's producers Scott Sanders and Oprah Winfrey, the latter of whom also starred in the 1985 film. The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino in her film debut as Celie. Brooks and the latter reprise their roles from the productions of the stage musical.

The Color Purple premiered in London on November 20, 2023 is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. Barrino and Brooks received acting nominations at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

Premise

A story of the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the South during the early 1900s.

Cast

Production

In November 2018, it was reported that a film adaptation of the musical was in development at Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the same companies that made the 1985 film adaptation of the novel, with Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, and Oprah Winfrey all signed on to produce.[2] In August 2020, it was announced that Marcus Gardley will pen the screenplay and Black Is King's Blitz Bazawule will direct.[3] Winfrey praised the selection of Bazawule as director, after she and the producers saw his work on The Burial of Kojo, saying that they "were all blown away by Blitz's unique vision as a director and look forward to seeing how he brings the next evolution of this beloved story to life." It was also announced that Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, and Mara Jacobs will executive produce the film.[4]

In August 2021, Corey Hawkins was cast in a lead role.[5] That same month, H.E.R. was cast in her feature acting debut.[6] In February 2022, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, and Halle Bailey joined the cast, with Barrino and Brooks reprising their roles from productions of the stage musical.[7][8][9] In March 2022, Louis Gossett Jr., David Alan Grier, Tamela J. Mann, Phylicia Mpasi, Deon Cole, Stephen Hill, and Ciara joined the cast.[10][11] In April 2022, Aunjanue Ellis, Elizabeth Marvel and Jon Batiste joined the cast.[12][13][14]

Filming began in March 2022, with production taking place at Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island from March 16 to March 25.[15] Filming officially wrapped in July 2022.

Siedah Garrett will be joining Brenda Russell and Stephen Bray (in place of the late Allee Willis) in contributing new material to the film's score.[16]

Differences between stage and screen versions

On December 1, 2023, BroadwayWorld revealed that the film will not be a direct copy-and-paste adaptation of the stage musical, with elements from the novel and the 1985 film also being featured, including "Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister)," the song sung by the character of Shug Avery in the 1985 film. 13 songs from the musical were cut from the film, including "Somebody Gonna Love You," "Our Prayer," "Big Dog," "Dear God - Sofia," "Brown Betty," "Uh-Oh," "African Homeland," "Celie's Curse," "Any Little Thing," "What About Love (Reprise)," "That Fine Mister," "A Tree Named Sofia," and "All We Got to Say," while a song cut from the stage production, titled "She Be Mine," was reinstated for this film.[17][18]

Soundtrack

On November 27, the soundtrack's musicians and singers were revealed by executive produced by Quincy Jones, Larry Jackson and Scott Sanders via Warner Bros. records, WaterTower Music and Gamma.[19][20][21] The soundtrack features songs by Alicia Keys, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, Ludmilla [disambiguation needed], Jorja Smith, Coco Jones, Mary Mary, Missy Elliott and the film's actors Halle Bailey, H.E.R, Fantasia and Ciara.[22] Compositions from the Broadway production will be included, such as "She Be Mine" and "Shug Avery Comin' to Town", along with new, original music for the film.[23]

American record production and songwriting duo Nova Wav, composed by Denisia Andrews and Brittany Coney were involved in the project by the director Bazawule.[24] The duo wrote and composed original song "Keep It Movin'", with Morten Ristorp and Halle Bailey, and it is performed by Bailey with and Phylicia Pearl Mpas.[25] The song was published on November 11, 2023. On November 27, 2023, "Lifeline" was published as the second original song from the film, written and performed by Alicia Keys.[26]

The soundtrack album will be released on December 15, 2023 by WaterTower Music with the title The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By).[21] A second official soundtrack album showcasing the film's score will be release alongside the film on December 25, 2023 and composed by Kris Bowers.[27]

Release

The film had its world premiere in London on November 20, 2023 and will be released theatrically on December 25, 2023.[28] It was originally scheduled to be released on December 20, 2023, but later switched release dates with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.[29][30]

Reception

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Astra Film and Creative Awards January 6, 2024 Best Picture The Color Purple Pending [31]
Best Actress Fantasia Barrino Pending
Best Supporting Actress Danielle Brooks Pending
Best Supporting Actor Colman Domingo Pending
Best Cast Ensemble The Color Purple Pending
February 26, 2024 Best Hair and Makeup Carol Rasheed, Saisha Beecham,
Lawrence Davis, Tym Wallace 		Pending
Best Costume Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Pending
Best Casting Bernard Telsey, Destiny Lilly
Tiffany Little Canfield 		Pending
Black Reel Awards January 16, 2024 Outstanding Film The Color Purple Pending [32]
Outstanding Director Blitz Bazawule Pending
Outstanding Lead Performance Fantasia Barrino Pending
Outstanding Supporting Performance Danielle Brooks Pending
Colman Domingo Pending
Taraji P. Henson Pending
Outstanding Ensemble The Color Purple Pending
Outstanding Emerging Director Blitz Bazawule Pending
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Fantasia Barrino Pending
Danielle Brooks Pending
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Pending
Outstanding First Screenplay Marcus Gradley Pending
Outstanding Editing Jon Poll Pending
Outstanding Production Design Paul D. Austerberry Pending
Outstanding Costume Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Pending
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup Lawrence Davis and Carol Rasheed Pending
Outstanding Score Kris Bowers Pending
Outstanding Song "Keep It Movin'" [a] Pending
Outstanding Soundtrack The Color Purple Pending
Celebration of Cinema and Television December 4, 2023 Ensemble Award – Film The cast of The Color Purple[33] Won [34]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards January 14, 2024 Best Picture The Color Purple Pending [35]
Best Supporting Actress Danielle Brooks Pending
Best Acting Ensemble The cast of The Color Purple[33] Pending
Best Hair and Makeup The Color Purple Pending
Best Costume Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Pending
Golden Globe Awards January 7, 2024 Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Fantasia Barrino Pending [36]
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Danielle Brooks Pending
Heartland Film 2023 Truly Moving Picture Award The Color Purple Won [37]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 15, 2023 Original Song — Feature Film "Keep It Moving" [b] Nominated [38][39]
Song — Onscreen Performance (Film) "Keep It Moving"[c] Nominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society December 13, 2023 Best Costume Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Nominated [40]
Best Ensemble The cast of The Color Purple[33] Nominated
The Queerties February 28, 2023 Next Big Thing The Color Purple Nominated [41]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards December 10, 2023 Best Supporting Actress Danielle Brooks Nominated [42]
Best Original Score Kris Bowers Nominated
Satellite Awards February 17, 2024 Best Actress in Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Fantasia Barrino Pending [43]
Best Costume Design Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Pending

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