Abstract

The paper discuses about the file “The Colour Purple” . this paper covers all the aspects which are captured in that film. Further this paper covers the other factors like the influence and information coverd in that film. This covers all the charcters and their strength and weaknesses. This paper also covers the some of the economcial, cultural, and political aspects of the film captured in the film.

The Color Purple

Introduction

The Color Purple directed by Steven Spielberg in 1985. In doing so, this review shall firstly discuss the significance of the period in which the film was made. Secondly, it shall highlight the politics behind the movie being a Hollywood production directed by Steven Spielberg. Thirdly, this review shall discuss the manner which has been interpreted in the movie primarily through the absence of the theme of nationalism. Furthermore, the portrayal of the character of Mister and Shugs in the movie shall also be discussed in relation to the movie in order to identify the significance of these editorial decisions.

Film analysis Statement

The relationship between race and gender is best defined in the film “The color purple”. This is done by presenting the relationship between a black girl and her father who abused her in her childhood.

Background

While much criticism of The Color Purple acknowledges the importance of the letter form and the way it portrays the growth of the protagonist from a voiceless and cowed child who is not acknowledged as a person into an independent woman who controls her life the way she controls the narrative of the film, there seems to be little work that investigates the role of Walker's epistolary narrative in any depth (Stepan, 38).

Since the film's premiere 25 years ago, Walker has been asked over and over again, "Did you like the movie?" Although her response sometimes varies, she most frequently answers, "Remember, the movie, ("The Color Purple”).

Summary

Significantly, the movie The Color Purple was released in a time period where there was an outburst of various forms of entertainment that showcased the talent of African American artists and the life style of affluent African Americans on American Television channels. The popular sitcom The Cosby Show starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad was firstly aired in 1984. This program was one of the first sitcoms that dealt with themes such as the Civil Rights Movement, African-American culture and African culture. These themes were represented by artists and musicians such as Jacob Lawrence, Miles Davis, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Miriam Makeba. Furthermore, during the period of 1985 two other significant sit coms consisting primarily of an African American cast were also firstly aired which focused on the lifestyle of African Americans. The entertainment program 227 was high-rated show set in a predominately Black neighborhood. Secondly, the television show Amen was also set in and around a Philadelphia-based black church. Interestingly, it was during this period that the first syndicated talk show hosted by an African American, Oprah Winfrey, ...