The new adaptation of the 1985 Southern drama of the same name “The Color Purple” is currently in cinemas. Inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker and the Broadway musical of the same name, the film is a repeated attempt to highlight the grievances of the African-American population – especially women – in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century .Century draw attention.
“The Color Purple” – a meaningful female empowerment film
The significance of Walker’s work, which celebrates its 80th birthday today – one day after the theatrical release of “The Color Purple” – lies primarily in the interplay of historical events, personal aspects and the authentic representation of African-American culture. It tells the story of the young African-American Celie, who fights against adverse circumstances for her self-determination and the emancipation of herself in rural Georgia in the 1930s.
On the occasion of the 80th birthday of Walker – and the cinema release of “The Color Purple”: The best female empowerment films at a glance.
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