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The Making of 'The Color Purple'

MOVIE • 2003

The Making of 'The Color Purple'

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This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about life for a young black woman in turn-of-the-century America. Features interviews with Spielberg, as well as with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing this classic to life.

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Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

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Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

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Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

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J. Michael Riva

Self

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

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Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

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Laurent Bouzereau

Laurent Bouzereau

Director

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Music

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Bil Yoelin

Editor

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Theatrical release date: February 18, 2003

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Film

Status

Released

Release

February 18, 2003

Runtime

52 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

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