"Joy in the making." 28 December 2023 Factual 56 mins
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
Watch the official Oprah & The Color Purple Journey 2023 trailer in HD below.
Oprah Winfrey as Self
Alice Walker as Self
Whoopi Goldberg as Self
Blitz Bazawule as Self
Fantasia Barrino as Self
Taraji P. Henson as Self
Danielle Brooks as Self
Steven Spielberg as Self
Quincy Jones as Self
Scott Sanders as Self
Marcus Gardley as Self
Colman Domingo as Self
Corey Hawkins as Self
H.E.R. as Self
April Cejrowski Post-Production Manager
Brad Pavone Director
Brad Pavone Co-Executive Producer
Oprah Winfrey Executive Producer
Chykeria Thompson Sound Mixer
Alice Walker Novel
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