Cultivating a Classic: The Making of 'The Color Purple' (2003)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Laurent Bouzereau

Writer:

Laurent Bouzereau

Stars:

Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall

Cast

Cast overview:
Kathleen Kennedy	...	Herself
Steven Spielberg	...	Himself
Frank Marshall	...	Himself
J. Michael Riva	...	Himself
Aggie Guerard Rodgers	...	Herself
Allen Daviau	...	Himself

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

interview | behind the scenes | making of | african american | sister | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 2003 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Cómo cultivar un clásico: Así se hizo 'El color púrpura'

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Home Video

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Features The Color Purple (1985)

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