Current:Home > FinanceRevisiting 'The Color Purple' wars -Wealth Axis Pro
Revisiting 'The Color Purple' wars
View
Date:2025-04-14 11:39:08
Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple has been adapted a few times. Next week, a new version based on the Tony-winning musical hits theaters. The 1985 film is remembered as a fan-favorite centering Black women's lives, but this acclaimed adaptation was received quite differently among female viewers and male viewers. Today, we revisit our episode about the original film from our three-part documentary series Screening Ourselves, which explored films through the lens of representation – and misrepresentation – on screen.
veryGood! (5366)
Related
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Woman wins chaotic UK cheese race despite being knocked unconscious
- Shop 17 Joanna Buchanan Home Goods That Are Whimsical, Wonderful & Totally You
- Charli D’Amelio and Landon Barker Share Sweet Glimpse Inside Their Relationship
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning Are Polar Opposites in Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together
- 2 dead, over 200 at risk of suspected meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, CDC says
- Blinken planning to travel to China soon for high-level talks
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- France has banned short-haul domestic flights. How much it will help combat climate change is up in the air.
Ranking
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- At least 288 killed, 850 injured in India train derailment
- Gabriel Basso's Transformation From Child Star to The Night Agent Has the Internet Shook
- Keanu Reeves Shares Rare Insight Into His Relationship With Alexandra Grant
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Egyptian authorities unveil recently discovered ancient workshops, tombs found in necropolis
- Royal Family Mourns Unexpected Death of Comedian Paul O'Grady
- 90 Day Fiancé Sneak Peek: Jen Says She's Disgusted After Rishi Sends Shirtless Pic to a Catfish
Recommendation
Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
Switzerland was Tina Turner's longtime home. Why did the star leave the U.S.?
Becky G Hits the Red Carpet in Semi-Sheer Dress Amid Fiancé Sebastian Lletget’s Cheating Rumors
Louisiana teen Cameron Robbins missing after going overboard on Bahamas cruise during graduation trip
'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on Face the Nation, June 4, 2023
Ulta 24-Hour Flash Sale: Take 50% Off Grande Cosmetics, Sunday Riley, Origins, L'Occitane, and More
Microsoft president Brad Smith on real concern about Chinese malware targeting critical infrastructure