Oprah and The Color Purple JourneyOprah and The Color Purple Journey

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary look at the anticipated new musical adaptation of The Color Purple, Academy Award-nominee Oprah Winfrey goes on location to the Georgia set to give audiences unprecedented access to the making of the new film. With her own long history with The Color Purple -- from her deeply personal connection to Alice Walker’s 1982 novel and starring in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film, to helping bring the cherished story to Broadway in 2005 and 2015 -- Oprah explores the enduring impact of this four-decade cultural phenomenon. Featuring candid interviews with members of the cast and crew alongside impromptu on-set moments, Oprah and The Color Purple Journey is a revealing and poignant exploration of a bold new take on the beloved classic.more

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Oprah and The Color Purple Journey

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary look at the anticipated new musical adaptation of The Color Purple, Academy Award-nominee Oprah Winfrey goes on location to the Georgia set to give audiences unprecedented access to the making of the new film. With her own long history with The Color Purple -- from her deeply personal connection to Alice Walker’s 1982 novel and starring in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film, to helping bring the cherished story to Broadway in 2005 and 2015 -- Oprah explores the enduring impact of this four-decade cultural phenomenon. Featuring candid interviews with members of the cast and crew alongside impromptu on-set moments, Oprah and The Color Purple Journey is a revealing and poignant exploration of a bold new take on the beloved classic.

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