Why people recommend it
The Color Purple by Alice Walker is a powerful novel about the struggles and resilience of Black women in the American South, which was notably adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Steven Spielberg. On The Tucker Carlson Show, Tucker Carlson mentioned the book and its author while contrasting the educational value of vocational skills like architectural draftsmanship with certain academic subjects taught in college. On Behind the Bastards, the host discussed Oprah Winfrey and noted that the movie adaptation of The Color Purple is based on the novel by Alice Walker. On SmartLess, Zoe Saldaña reflected on the cultural significance of various films and their characters, highlighting how Steven Spielberg directed The Color Purple alongside his blockbusters E.T. and Jaws, creating characters that became exceptionally big and impactful. Additionally, on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty introduced guest Cynthia Erivo by highlighting her rise to fame through her powerful performances in the stage production of The Color Purple. During the same episode, Cynthia Erivo shared her personal thoughts on playing the role of Celie, expressing that she felt a profound, destined connection to the character before ever stepping onto the stage to bring her to life.
Who recommended it
- Casey Putsch Discussed
Casey Putsch — 1 mention
“Well, that, I dunno, that architectural draftsmanship is more important than, say, The Color Purple by Alice Walker.”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 4
“but yeah the color purple is based on a novel by Alice Walker and The Character she was portraying like I like I get it's not something I think he should have said but I get where he's coming from”
“And for Steven Spielberg, you know, the E.T. man, the shark man to to then, you know, direct The Color Purple and and Whoopi Goldberg. This character became so big, you know, when your little life is just bigger and brighter and more impactful.”
“Cynthia burst onto the West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has since taken the world by storm.”
“The Color Purple came because I knew it was coming, and I was like, 'I know I'm supposed to play Celie.'”