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'The Color Purple' Review: Bright Movie, Big Emotions.
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- Author(s): Smith, Kyle (AUTHOR)
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Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 12/22/2023, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
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"The Color Purple" is a film adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel, directed by Blitz Bazawule and starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Halle Bailey. The story follows the struggles of black women in the Jim Crow South during the first half of the 20th century. The film, which draws from the 2004 musical version, is a holiday spectacle bursting with spirited sisterhood and emotional depth. While some may find the film's style and tonal shifts contrary to the novel, it is in line with the dynamics of Broadway and delivers a satisfying emotional payoff. [Extracted from the article]
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