Current:Home > reviewsRevisiting 'The Color Purple' wars -USAMarket
Revisiting 'The Color Purple' wars
View
Date:2025-04-25 19:07:45
Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple has been adapted a few times. Next week, a new version based on the Tony-winning musical hits theaters. The 1985 film is remembered as a fan-favorite centering Black women's lives, but this acclaimed adaptation was received quite differently among female viewers and male viewers. Today, we revisit our episode about the original film from our three-part documentary series Screening Ourselves, which explored films through the lens of representation – and misrepresentation – on screen.
veryGood! (28)
Related
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Sports are a must-have for many girls who grow up to be leaders
- CRYPTIFII Introduce
- Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Ashton Jeanty stats: How many rushing yards did Boise State Heisman hopeful have vs Nevada
- AIT Community Introduce
- Here's Your First Look at The White Lotus Season 3 With Blackpink’s Lisa and More Stars
- This was the average Social Security benefit in 2004, and here's what it is now
- Republican David Schweikert wins reelection in affluent Arizona congressional district
Ranking
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- Lala Kent Swears by This Virgo-Approved Accessory and Shares Why Stassi Schroeder Inspires Her Fall Style
- Tennessee fugitive accused of killing a man and lying about a bear chase is caught in South Carolina
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
- Tony Todd, star of 'Candyman,' 'Final Destination,' dies at 69
- Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Everglades Scientist Accused of Stealing ‘Trade Secrets’
Recommendation
Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
RHOBH's Kyle Richards Shares Reaction to BFF Teddi Mellencamp's Divorce
Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help
NASCAR Championship race live updates, how to watch: Cup title on the line at Phoenix
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
Taylor Swift touches down in Kansas City as Chiefs take on Denver Broncos
Will Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul end in KO? Boxers handle question differently
Deebo Samuel explains 'out of character' sideline altercation with 49ers long snapper, kicker