I could reiterate the bum moments when the film trips up on its own too muchness, but why complain when “The Color Purple” ultimately comes through with a heart that sings and a spirit that soars.

On Dec. 16, 1985, Warner Bros. unveiled Steven Spielberg's adaptation at its premiere in New York. By Arthur Knight On Dec. 16, 1985, Warner Bros. unveiled Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of The ...

So I'm glad to have you back. AISHA HARRIS, BYLINE: Yes. RASCOE: Remind us of the story at the heart of "The Color Purple." It obviously keeps inspiring artists to tell it and retell it.

It’s hard to turn down Oprah Winfrey. But that’s exactly what Fantasia Barrino did when the original “Color Purple” star approached her in 2021 to play Celie, an abused and uneducated ...