The Color Purple | The Making of The Color Purple | Warner Bros. Entertainment

[@CrooklynKnight]

Hollywood not giving Whoopi that Oscar for this film will never sit right with me.

[@zaquanevans3332]

Or Diana Ross for Lady sings the Blues. A true travesty, also Barry Gordy not letting the cast of Sparkle do the soundtrack

[@steveleeart]

Shows the racism that still existed in the 80s. Was such a collaborative effort getting this film made. Sad so many were against it. Saw the film recently on the big screen and wow it was amazing. There were a few families, a black man and his daughter. I’ve seen the film countless times but envied that kid seeing it for the first time on the big screen.

[@seanalexandermedia]

Blame black people. The NAACP Were the ones who had an issue and such a big problem about the movie, because Steven Spielberg, who was white directed it

[@ms.fabolusmorgan4279]

I just watched an interview with Whoopie Goldberg, and she said quote "The NAACP boycott had a lot to do with it as well as hurt future Black Films."Smh🤔

[@yaraviera4444]

A very underrated actress

[@paulsmith3994]

An Oscar means nothing. The power this film and soundtrack emanate is incredible. Universally loved the world over. Watching it gets me right in the heart every time.

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

Not universally loved. My film club watched it a few days ago, and three of eight people who watched it that night hated it. I, personally, liked it quite a lot, but I despised the original score.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@OldBluesChapterandVerse What about this movie ignited hate?

[@jennymacallan9071]

The ending scene, with Mister walking behind Celie and Nettie, captures the power of redemption so perfectly.

[@richierichit]

I always thought that was a quick nod to the book -- in the book, Celie and Mister eventually become friends (not sure if you read the book, apologies if you did).

[@janetperez4992]

The color purple is one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life!

[@mikerodgers7620]

You should see more movies.

[@beverlywaits7663]

@@mikerodgers7620 Exactly 👍🏾👍🏾

[@mikerodgers7620]

@@beverlywaits7663 🙂

[@ccrdcd38]

Absolutely

[@slimpickens01]

Oh yes

[@denniswoodbury8599]

Quincy Jones poured everything he was into creating the music for this masterpiece. It left him exhausted. His incredible soundtrack deserved an Oscar.

[@Bdaychick]

Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time. Perfect cast. Perfect script. Perfect storytelling.

[@Thesunsreflection]

You do realize that the team consisted of MORE than just "spielberg?" This isn't just HIS work alone....

[@Bdaychick]

@@Thesunsreflection yes I did. Hence me shouting out the cast, the script, and the storytelling.......

[@Thesunsreflection]

@@Bdaychick you also EDITED your comment AFTER THE FACT. Nice try tho....🥴 Don't bother responding. You're muted

[@the_responder3948]

@@Thesunsreflection Mate op had no malicious intentions and here you are freaking out over nothing

[@Thesunsreflection]

@@the_responder3948 oh, you mean "freaking out" like YOU just did 3hrs ago over a comment that wasn't even addressed TO YOU? Duly Noted....(When your own comment backfires) 😂 No need to reply. You're muted... have a wonderful weekend "mate."

[@zacharyminton73]

Stunning movie. It's won Oscars in our heart. In fact, whatever movies won that year I doubt will stand the test of time this movie has. Brilliant, brilliant story and movie.

[@dinocub1]

As a 56 year old white guy, this movie still brings me to tears each time I've seen it (which has been many) since it was first released. Yes, it's a African American story which I can appreciate, but it also truly crosses over any race and tells a very "human" story. One of my all time fave movies with perfect casting and can't imagine any other actor playing any of the roles. Truly sad that it never got the awards it truly deserved.

[@mattmatthews3689]

I know right, when I hear the music it just gets to me. Classic movie

[@bellepierre24]

This was the first movie I saw when I moved to the US for university.

[@Geellun]

Same here. 54 year old white guy who sobs uncontrollably in 3 spots.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

I hear you. I'm a 57 y.o. white fella and I need a hand towel for weeping when I see this fantastic gem of a movie.

[@hfxmusicman]

I'm a 55 year old white guy and I couldn't agree more. One of my favorite films of all time, I own it on DVD and every time I watch it, it brings me to tears. Especially when Mr. drives Nettie away in the beginning, her screaming "Why".... I choke up just thinking about it and the reunion at the end. I'm a puddle.

[@ColonizersBlow]

The cast was perfect. Perfect.

[@beverlywaits7663]

Indeed 😊👍🏾👍🏾💯💯

[@laurice8056]

@SynthwaveJunkie I agree! The cast in the original movie WAS perfect! But I still wonder what it would’ve been like with Tina Turner cast as Shug Avery.🤔💭 But I do understand why she didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of accepting the role.😢 I can’t wait to see the new 2023 version. I’m expecting the new cast to be just as perfect 🤩

[@DarkWarlord2024]

I am older now. But each time i see this movie, the feeling stays the same as if i was watching it the 1st time before. It made me laugh and cry. Such an iconic movie.

[@Page57]

The ending when Nettie and Celie reunite in the end it always makes me cry a river. It is such a spiritual scene.

[@louiedangelo3843]

spoiler alert

[@redbird9000]

Me too. This timeless art always makes me cry.

[@deewoodson3545]

Yesss! Especially when Celie yells, “Nettttieeee” I burst into tears every time and I’ve seen this movie millions of times. That is the most touching scene ever

[@tulinfirenze1990]

@@deewoodson3545 Agreed - as utterly heartbreaking and heart-wrenching Nettie's "WHYYYYYYY?????" screams are when Mister separates them, Celie's almost unbelieving cry of "Nettttttieeeee!!!" is the cathartic answer and healing point of the film for both women.

[@deewoodson3545]

@@tulinfirenze1990 it was her “moment”! She was finally free and reunited with the one person who always loved her unconditionally and her children were in tow. It was Celie’s chance to achieve everything she never realized she deserved until she met Shug. No matter how many times I watch this movie, that scene touches me more than any other scene

[@amirriddle]

The amount of coincidences, chances, small miracles that went into the production and the casting is astounding. Some unseen force, divinity, really had a part in making this movie happen

[@Tam925]

My thoughts exactly 🫢

[@tdr_paraadvisor3996]

Yes...yes it did 💯😉🌌👑💪

[@redbird9000]

This film deserves an honorary Oscar.

[@LADYDIVAful]

YES!!!

[@sunnydayzie1202]

Don't you love how every time Celie envisions Nettie in scenes in the letters, she's wearing the same white dress that she last saw her in and still looks like a child no matter how much time passes.

[@wildnregaltv1610]

Thank you for your observation. I’ve seen this movie countless times including just yesterday and I didn’t catch that part💜

[@krissiemurray6018]

yes! I think thts wat I loved abt when she talked abt Nettie

[@ebonycarter98]

Yessss😭😭 that’s a great observation❤❤

[@JaySpangler]

Magic

[@CalTxDude]

I like your observation! With your wonderful observation, consider that when Bettie comes home.... She is in beautiful, vibrant colors!!! Oh my stars! You made me cry tears of joyYou made me cry tears of joy

[@christopherrichards2350]

I'm a big fan of Steven Spielberg. His films inspired me to become a filmmaker and I do love the color purple

[@Touchofroyaltyy]

That separation scene is so powerful I get tear eyed every time

[@tiffanypaz8484]

💜 i know its a 37 or 38 year old film but i think they should go ahead and give it its award winning Oscar/s it soooo deserves and have Whoopi,Oprah,Danny all the well deserve actresses accept it as they sooo deserve! i LOVE this Movie! 💜

[@redbird9000]

As someone who’s father abandoned him, when Shug Avery bursts into the doors of the church to win her father’s love… it always makes me cry. It is so spiritual and beautiful.

[@thenightporter]

"See, daddy? Sinners have soul too." And she surrenders all her bitterness, anger hurt and pride in that moment and unbelievably, her father does too. When he returns her embrace, you see on her face and in her body the release of decades of pain and finally feeling love and acceptance from her father.

[@henriksange5935]

This is one of the most emotional movies in film history. A masterpiece with out an Oscar. Thank you Steven Spielberg ❤️🇩🇰🙏

[@TheGeekMonster]

Oh my gosh, the scene of young Celie and Nettie being torn apart...I can never watch it without bawling. Just seeing bits of it here has me tearing up. Nettie's heartbroken "Why?!" just rips your guts out. Poor little girl. She'd done nothing wrong, and was being treated so horribly.

[@mairarodriguez1525]

😢 yes..everytime..

[@vickieandrew1010]

Having just watched The Colour Purple for the 99th time, while weeping uncontrollably again....im led to this site. Such a beautiful piece of timeless art. 💜

[@emmarubenstein9085]

I absolutely love The Colour Purple...it's been on our TV station recently....and still makes me cry.....love from Melbourne Australia

[@mysoullovessoul558]

When movies are so special to you, they become your friends. This movie and its music is a great friend to me, and it's always joy when we visit from time to time over the years. A classic. x

[@hollyobrien2816]

Spielberg shared a story the world needed to see. No one else did it, he did. I think many were simply jealous they didn't have his clout or financial backing to do this film. It was brilliant - period. Thank you Stephen! 🕊🌿

[@4eversteena]

I was 5 yrs old when this came out. I remember scenes here n there but mostly I remember feeling sad and even frightened (of Mister). Now...at 40, mother of 4...idk if I could watch this and not alternate between anger and tears. I now know too much, have seen too much & have been thru too much to not internalize this story. Like OW said "its a classic story", especially in the ADOS community. Love, abuse, separation of family, joy, pain, degradation, triumph...so real and SO POWERFUL!

[@beatnikrn2945]

I’m in my 40s also, and I can understand what you are saying. For me, it used to be hard to see movies with families and lives torn apart, but as I e gotten older, I love the beauty in the sort of “full circle-ness” of it. That gives me hope now. And what Danny Glover said is so true about how age is an equalizer, it can help us see things differently. I hope you may find this true for you. 😊

[@mismissy]

There are times that I want to rewatch this movie but I don't want to cry so I don't. This movie is powerful. One of the greatest movies ever made

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love Steven Spielberg and his films. I really love this one a lot, too. I cried for real a few times watching.

[@rr7firefly]

The first time I saw this movie I was pulled into it emotionally in a big way when Celie and Shug are sitting on the bed reading the very first letter. I realized in that moment that I was watching an exceptional artistic achievement. Thank you, Steven Spielberg for taking the risks to make "The Color Purple."

[@tulinfirenze1990]

It's one of the emotional high points of the film. The music is DIVINE and matches the scene perfectly.

[@redbird9000]

I cry when i watch it and I’ve seen it at least a hundred times. The way every character committed to character was amazing. Oprah was very wet behind the ears and she said that the actor who played the Mister’s dad, “Adolph Caesar” told her that she had to allow the spirit of the character to take over her. She understood the assignment!

[@derrickwilliams1210]

Spielberg is such a versatile director!

[@bigneon_glitter]

Great upload. _TCP_ received a somewhat muted response in 1985 but time has revealed it to be among the great American films & Whoopi gives one of the best performances ever captured on film. Top 4 Spielberg, easily - a miracle of a film. That he went from _Temple Of Doom_ in 1984 to *this* is incredible.

[@feavouglan4427]

This was everything. The Color Purple is EVERYTHING 💜💜💜💜💜

[@Minaj85]

And so many people complained about Steven Spielberg directing the movie but it wasn’t just Steven directing the movie. Quincy Jones was also a part of it. This movie is a classic and should have received an Oscar.

[@mikerodgers7620]

Spielberg directed the movie. Quincy Jones did the music.

[@jordandavis1225]

@@mikerodgers7620 he also had a part in casting

[@mikerodgers7620]

@@jordandavis1225 OK

[@ccrdcd38]

He did an awesome job

[@josephsherlock]

You'll never see Spike Lee directing Anne Frank smh

[@Shusha0029]

It was definitely a film I never wanted to end. I could watch those peoples lives forever.

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

Ooohhhhhh I love this movie so much!! And I still to this day, all these years later, still bawl like a baby in the same scenes...

[@jonathanjourneys]

Im here because I just saw the movie and I honestly have so many feelings. It has truly touched me.

[@nomiwilliams6195]

So many scenes make me cry in this movie... But the Scene when Shug dedicate the song to Celie also always break me up.. Because to me that was the doors of her independence unlocking. Shug was involved in all of those freeing moments for her... With this film... You don't watch it... You live in it... Just stunning.

[@Jujucsc]

I always cry in this movie… like they’re my family is crazy how great, my goodness they all did a phenomenal job!

[@katierowen3166]

That scene where Celie and Nettie are separated is right up there with the end of The Champ and the beginning of Up: if you don’t cry, you don’t have a pulse.

[@weepingwillows21]

It's a beautiful movie. It really is. It's timeless, and it's powerful even now. I have loved this movie since I saw it for the first time. It's one of my mom's absolute favorites too.

[@aya9af]

I love this movie so much that it is a part of the fabric of my life! Thank you all that were a part of it. It's meant more to me than you could know. 🙏🏽💗

[@CumulusSkies]

I agree 100% - it’s a masterpiece!

[@luruperchausse10]

I recall seeing this for the very first time.. BLEW ME AWAY!!! Incredible story, performances, EVERYTHING! While watching the movie, I felt transformed back in time to rural Georgia . Should have won best picture for 1985! All of the acting, down to the smallest role was stellar, in my opinion. Upon leaving the theater, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.😢The soundtrack was awesome as well!

[@SeekerKC]

This movie sweeps me up, & carries me along through the entire story like few others can. No matter how many times I watch it, it's just magical every. single. time. 💜

[@hsmathis]

Whoopi had so much passion and raw emotion. She made Celie a real person not just a character in a movie.

[@heavencasteel8277]

I couldn’t picture any other cast playing the color purple… till this day it is my favorite movie!!!

[@donnareed1015]

One of my all-time favorites!!! Beautifully Written, Beautifully Told and Beautifully Shot❤

[@dollskull86]

The Color Purple was a STAPLE! It was significant for the culture, it was beautiful and sad, but great at the same time! Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones being apart of this was amazing!! Spielberg is a genius!!! THE CAST was chosen exceptionally!!!

[@arjunreghunath7919]

This is the Best Movie Of Steven Spielberg. Excellent Movie.💜💜💜

[@patsymontana7670]

One of the most extraordinary movies I have ever seen. And I’ve seen ‘em all.

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

“Seen ‘em all.” No kidding? That’s a pretty neat trick. Are you 372 years old?

[@Geellun]

The book was an epistolary novel, so the mailbox being a character was so smart. Such a masterpiece this movie.

[@justmee2477]

This is by far my favorite movie. As far as I’m concerned, it out shines any film made before or since. Everyone who had a part in making it did the best work of their lives. The fact that Ms. Goldberg got an Oscar for Ghost but not this has always blown me away. The fact that out of 11 Oscar nominations it won nothing, shows me how little the Oscar’s really mean.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

For the longest time it was referred to as "The movie that directed itself", because according to the Academy, by not even nominating Spielberg for an Oscar, apparently it didn't need one.

[@funathome123]

I could not have stated it any better. Every actor was perfect. So many parts of this movie were so memorable. Best movie EVER made. Some of it is brutally hard to watch but it’s all great and a great ending. After that movie every time I see the color of Purple especially in nature I am in aw of how unique that color actually is.

[@phills6732]

Watched it last night in preparation for directing a short in Spielberg's style. Astonishing film and story!

[@garybuechel8133]

Legendary,timeless film.

[@dignifiedblackman4742]

This is definitely Spielberg best movie. Everyone did great

[@WillardsChips]

I agree 100% with you, this is his best movie, this movie has a lot of heart and still regard this novel by Alice Cooper as one of the best books after the Bible I have ever read!!!

[@tdad8683]

@@WillardsChips Alice Walker not COOPER

[@WillardsChips]

@@tdad8683 my bad!!!

[@periechontology]

Well, this and Schindlers List.

[@mikerodgers7620]

This, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws, Duel, Schindler's List and E.T.

[@patreacurry2182]

the music was amazing, love the piece they wrote for the mailbox.

[@Siayya]

Every single person in this movie deserves an Oscar

[@MrShaun42088]

the sister's separation scene, the letters scene, Sophia seeing her kids on Xmas, and the reunion at the end always get me TT

[@beatnikrn2945]

This movie is such a treasure. And it seems that there were almost divine intervention that helped bring al of these wonderful people together. Margaret Avery as Shug Avery, Oprah and Harpo, can’t just be coincidence

[@abkach3405]

This movie should be shown in every high school around the world as a criteria for graduation.. 🙌

[@joewhitehead3]

Isn’t the book a required reading in some schools?

[@angeladavis4519]

I enjoyed the making of The Color Purple just as much as I did the movie. I don't think there is anyone on this earth who has watched this movie more than I. My family was sick of me and watching this movie, I went through I don't know how many vhs tapes, I played them until they didn't play anymore.

[@Mel-ly7mo]

My favorite movie. I laugh, I cry.. We need more movies like this.

[@kdeloris2225]

When the letters are discovered that was a beautiful scene.❤

[@agr8tyme]

That movie was bursting with amazing talent.

[@jacksonspines]

A gorgeous movie. A tour de force. One of my favourite films ever. Grossly underrated!

[@mum2Jemaine]

This movie is a true masterpiece

[@Thesunsreflection]

It was the part about Oprah going to the dairy queen immediately after spielberg confirmed that she'd lose the part if she lost a pound, for me....😂🤣

[@feavouglan4427]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@OneLoveRSR]

She's been telling that story for 30 years.

[@Thesunsreflection]

@@OneLoveRSR and guess what? *30 years later, IT'S STILL FUNNY.* Dont bother replying. You're muted. (When negative people want others to be unhappy with them)😂

[@Seattleprotoj]

One of the greatest OSCAR robs of all time.

[@laurice8056]

Those scenes where Ceilie was envisioning being in Africa as she read her sister’s letters are the most breathtakingly beautiful to me! 📝📬💌 The acting, directing, costumes, soundtrack, and everything about this movie was Oscar worthy. Yet it didn’t win a single award. And I can’t understand why this movie didn’t win an Oscar at least for the cinematography.💔 I hope that the 2023 remake will live up to the original movie. If so, it will be interesting to see if the Oscar academy will grant it an award for any category or aspect of this film.😒

[@Rose-dl6kk]

This movies stays with you for a Lifetime

[@s-sentialbizness7283]

There was a certain magic about Spielberg & Amblin Entertainment during the 80s, and this was one of their many classics! Long before Titanic, this film was nominated for 11 Oscars ... and it didn't even win ONE, which is just mind-boggling! I bet if it had come out today, it would have won several Oscars ... not just because it was such a great film, but because of the ongoing barrage of identity politics in Hollywood today!

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

BEST MOVIE ADAPTATION!! Way to go cast and crew

[@deedetres703]

this story inspires me - everytime - she just knew in her bones! I love oprah as so many people do!!

[@ToyHigh]

I absolutely loooooove this movie. !!! So does my daughters! My family! It is so touching and beautiful, through the hurt and the pain of it all! This is a classic for years to come and go!

[@strykertool]

This is not a black movie. This movie is universal. Every one can relate to it!

[@Jrock_Loves_Acting]

Being a aspiring actor, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this…! It takes A LOT , A WHOLE LOT , TO MAKE A FILM!

[@joewhitehead3]

Got that right. I’ve worked as a PA on short films & even that takes a lot of work

[@juju-kz2tk]

This is my favorite movie since I was a kid. I love The Color Purple.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Classic Story, right on Oprah. So thankful and grateful I happened upon the making of this Masterpiece. Kudos to all and thanks Steven Spielberg for your expertise and big heart. #TheColorPurple #Classic EpsomSalt #Mailbox #PassageOfTime #Masterpiece #WarnerHomeVideo 🤣🎬💜

[@daenas]

One of my all time faves to this day...

[@Esi153]

Absolutely brilliant film! Spielberg did a great job and every actor was fantastic!

[@alme7748]

I saw Danny Glover once,a few years ago..in My country , Uruguay..🇺🇾 I was about to guet in a very classic and historical tango bar in Montevideo, whith stairs close to the door. And I hear a litlle boy Yelling: Danny Glover,Danny Glover!!! (It was plenty Of people) Then I looked behind me ....and there he was!!!!Just standing behind me!!! 🤩Dinn't spect for this,But It was magical!!!

[@mirrorshyne]

Who cares about an Oscar? Those things are bought. This movie gets the greatest award of those who saw it and loved it.

[@janlim9374]

I watch this film whenever I've feeling really down. I'm neither black nor a woman, but I really appreciate the story of redemption and overcoming adversity through faith.

[@vinceniederman]

I’ve Heard This Movie is So Touching For a Drama Movie Shame The Film Didn’t Win Any Single Oscar!

[@christineweir8979]

That is the only DVD I have .... it's my favourite movie of all time ... I've watched it sooo many times ... I cry every time !!

[@lisahill6817]

In my humble opinion, Spielberg, Scorsese, Coppola, Lucas, Eastwood, Tarantino, Stone, Ford, Wells, and Lee are some of the best directors of all time.

[@fob1xxl]

One of the BEST films ever made. Standout performances all around. Steven, Whoopi, and Glover should have ALL WON OSCARS for this film, but the Academy was not to terribly fond of Spielberg back then. You know how political it always was. I still watch this film at least once a year. It is just such a beautiful film to watch. 💜

[@dollskull86]

All of them should've received Oscars and AW! One of the best films EVER

[@jwreck5281]

Even the extras!!!!!

[@georgewilliams8357]

The Color Purple was my late Mother's favorite movie to watch.

[@No_Regrets_Coyote]

One of the most amazing movies I have ever seen 💜. Saw it several times. Should have won an Oscar 🏆

[@maria89479]

I cannot picture any other actors playing every single part of this film. I hope they never remake it

[@joewhitehead3]

It became a stage musical

[@thenightporter]

It would be like remaking Gone With the Wind.

[@NetteJ]

One of the greatest movies ever made, with the best cast, and one of my favorite books by Alice Walker

[@marcellapratt6277]

One of the Best movies Ever written of All times for me, and I Love Stephen Spielberg I have followed His career for years, and I admire All of the amazing and wonderful Actresses and Actors in this movie, this is an outstanding movie, Great Characters and storylines this for me is a Great investment and collection, this movie, will Never be old for me, Everyone deserved an Oscar. 🎥🍿🍿🍿

[@sharon18334]

Great acting color purple whoopi was great, oprah, Danny,shug Avery,Harpo such a emotional movie. Of course Steven Spielberg a true genius!!!!!

[@janetdear6429]

I thought it's a fantastic, powerful film, which I have enjoyed watching. A hug thank you to everyone for making the film. A very interesting look at how it all came together.💖😁

[@kekakid05]

Thank you A. Walker for this most amazing book. Thank you to S. Spielberg for having the guts to keep going with the movie (he deserved an Oscar nomination) even with the naysayers. Quincy bringing the music that gave the music its soul. Thank you to the actors for bringing these characters to life. Broadway now a New Updated movie version.

[@Girl2TheCity]

I am so excited for the reimaging of The Color Purple. Will be supporting in movie theaters Christmas ❤2023

[@karenlynnnation2230]

That was a very powerful movie of all times

[@armathis2647]

Anson County, NC representing. Had no clue this little town in NC was so famous.

[@terrellgrant1570]

His best work period.

[@johnlewis195]

Shame on you NAACP....The Color Purple should have swept the Oscars!!!

[@treytucker5619]

It’s hard to believe that could have even happened 😢

[@joewhitehead3]

What’d they do?

[@ikebrown9092]

Knowing now that oprah did that whole cornfield scene alone is extraordinary