An African American girl born into a world of poverty, Celie has been abused her entire life. Her father, Alphonso, would rape her as a child, and when she was twice pregnant at 14, he took both the kids away. Her husband, Albert, would abuse her in the absence of their son, Harpo, but there wasn’t much Celie could do. Until she met Shug Avery, a singer who makes her own choices and does as she pleases.
A tale of brutal honesty, Alice Walker’s The Color Purple breaks the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, illustrating a woman’s horrendous experiences through the journey. The musical/drama is set to release on December 20, 2023.
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