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Alice Walker(I)

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Alice Walker
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Alice Walker was born on 9 February 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Die Farbe Lila (1985), Die Farbe Lila (2023) and Everyday Use (2003). She was previously married to Melvyn R. Leventhal.
BornFebruary 9, 1944
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    Alice Walker at an event for Die Farbe Lila (1985)
    Alice Walker
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    Alice Walker in Tell About the South: Voices in Black and White (1998)

    Known for

    Die Farbe Lila (1985)
    Die Farbe Lila
    7.7
    • Writer
    • 1985
    Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in Die Farbe Lila (2023)
    Die Farbe Lila
    6.9
    • Writer
    • 2023
    Everyday Use
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 2003
    Diary of an African Nun (1977)
    Diary of an African Nun
    7.1
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1977

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    Writer

    • Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in Die Farbe Lila (2023)
      Die Farbe Lila
      6.9
      • novel
      • 2023
    • The Color Purple Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn (2021)
      The Color Purple Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn
      Podcast Series
      • novel The Color Purple
      • 2021
    • Everyday Use
      6.3
      • short story
      • 2003
    • Behind God's Back
      Short
      • story
      • 1989
    • Die Farbe Lila (1985)
      Die Farbe Lila
      7.7
      • novel
      • 1985
    • Diary of an African Nun (1977)
      Diary of an African Nun
      7.1
      Short
      • story
      • 1977

    Producer

    • Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in Die Farbe Lila (2023)
      Die Farbe Lila
      6.9
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Renegade (2019)
      Renegade
      6.6
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Warrior Marks
      4.9
      • producer
      • 1994

    Additional Crew

    • Die Farbe Lila (1985)
      Die Farbe Lila
      7.7
      • project consultant
      • 1985

    Videos3

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:26
    Theatrical Version
    Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
    Trailer 2:07
    Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
    In Prison My Whole Life
    Trailer 2:24
    In Prison My Whole Life

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.55 m
    • Born
      • February 9, 1944
      • Eatonton, Georgia, USA
    • Spouse
      • Melvyn R. Leventhal1967 - 1976 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Relatives
      • Reggie Watts(Cousin)
    • Other works
      Wrote an article called "Oppressed Hair Puts a Ceiling on the Brain" published in the June 1988 issue of Ms. It was from a speech she gave at Spelman College.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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      She is blind in one eye since her brother shot her with a bebe gun.
    • Quotes
      Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.

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