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The Color Purple (1985) Drama

  • A black Southern woman struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others over four decades.
  • Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey
  • MetaScore: 78/100 IMDB Score: 7.8/10
  • Awards: Nominated for 11 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 12 nominations.
  • [IMDB] [Trailer]

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