“All my life I had to fight!” – This quote alone is one of the many expressions that signify why “The Color Purple” is a nostalgic work of art that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple,” is back on the big screen in a musical adaptation form that will have you singing and swaying in your seat when it premieres Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.
As a fan of the film’s choreographer Fatima Roberson’s overall work through the years, her beautiful symmetry of dance is shown effortlessly among the dancers and scenes. And this is why Corey “Harpo” Hawkins is one of my standout performers from this musical film version. Despite his character’s shortcomings, Corey’s essence oozes with style and pizzazz that will lighten up your heart with glee.
“Sofia,” portrayed by Danielle Brooks, will forever be “That Girl,” whose words reign supreme figuratively for me as a Black woman with a powerful voice and spirit. Although they tried to use Sofia’s confident voice as a weapon against her, they didn’t prosper in destroying the love she received from those who had her back. Because, in the end, love wins. Danielle “Sophia” Brooks did not disappoint as she declared with might, “Hell No!” This is the hope I felt and received after watching the film.
I am so looking forward to the film’s soundtrack which will be released Friday, December 15, 2023. Therefore stay tuned for more good singing and impactful artists with songs to embrace “The Color Purple “ revolving into the 21st Century on film.
Bravo to the entire cast of the new musical adaptation of “The Color Purple,” premiering in theaters on December 25, 2023.
This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones. “The Color Purple” stars Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut).
