Why Spielberg’s black drama The Color Purple remains controversial 40 years on
- Posted on December 12, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Why Spielberg’s black drama The Color Purple remains controversial 40 years on
The 1985 film, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey, was much criticised upon release but received 11 Oscar nominations.
