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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Color_Purple_(musical)
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:theater
gptkb:film
book by Marsha Norman
lyrics by Allee Willis
music by Brenda Russell
premiered in 2005
2023 film adaptation in development
television miniseries in 2003
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:1985
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation
gptkb:miniseries
|
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical
gptkb:miniseries
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Alice_Walker
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gptkbp:awarded_for
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gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
gptkb:National_Book_Award
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gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:National_Book_Award
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:The_Color_Purple_(novel)
gptkb:novel
novel by Alice Walker
|
|
gptkbp:box_office
|
$142 million
|
|
gptkbp:budget
|
$15 million
|
|
gptkbp:cast
|
gptkb:La_Chanze
gptkb:Danielle_Brooks
gptkb:Cynthia_Erivo
gptkb:Mariah_Carey
gptkb:Heather_Headley
gptkb:Isaiah_Johnson
gptkb:Felicia_P._Fields
gptkb:The_Queen_Latifah
gptkb:Renée_Elise_Goldsberry
gptkb:Adriane_Lenox
gptkb:Mikayla_Phillips
Psyche Williams
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gptkbp:cast_member
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gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Patti_La_Belle
gptkb:Danielle_Brooks
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Cynthia_Erivo
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Heather_Headley
gptkb:Celie_Harris
gptkb:Danny_Glover
gptkb:Felicia_P._Fields
gptkb:Renée_Elise_Goldsberry
gptkb:La_Toya_London
gptkb:Sofia
Nettie
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Harpo
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Mister
gptkb:Celie
gptkb:Sofia
Nettie
Squeak
Grady
Celie's children
Mr. _______________ (Albert)
Mr. __ (Albert)
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gptkbp:character_development
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Celie's growth from oppression to empowerment
Nettie's journey of self-discovery
Shug's role as a mentor
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gptkbp:characters
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gptkb:Harpo
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Buster
gptkb:Dolly
gptkb:Olive
Nettie
Grady
Mr. __
Celie's acquaintance
Celie's adversary
Celie's childhood acquaintance
Celie's childhood adversary
Celie's childhood confidant
Celie's childhood enemy
Celie's childhood friend
Celie's childhood mentor
Celie's childhood protector
Celie's childhood rival
Celie's childhood supporter
Celie's children
Celie's confidant
Celie's enemy
Celie's friend
Celie's friend from childhood
Celie's husband
Celie's lover
Celie's mentor
Celie's neighbor
Celie's protector
Celie's rival
Celie's sister
Celie's supporter
Celie's teacher
Mister's father
Mister's mother
Mr. _______________ (Albert)
Shug's father
Shug's mother
Squeak's grandmother
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gptkbp:choreography
|
gptkb:Donald_Byrd
gptkb:Alvin_Ailey_American_Dance_Theater
|
|
gptkbp:cinematography_by
|
gptkb:Allen_Daviau
|
|
gptkbp:community_impact
|
highlighted racial issues
promoted feminist ideas
raised awareness of domestic violence
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|
gptkbp:conflict
|
racial discrimination
racism
sexuality
domestic abuse
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gptkbp:country
|
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Alice_Walker
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gptkbp:critical_reception
|
acclaimed
positive
mixed reviews
widely acclaimed
controversial at publication
subject of academic study
adapted into a successful Broadway show
controversial at release
included in many reading lists
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:significant
critical acclaim
increased awareness of racial issues
taught in schools
influenced other works
considered a classic of American literature
celebrated in literary circles
recognized as a classic
adaptations in various media
inspired discussions on race and gender
increased awareness of gender issues
included in school curricula
subject of academic analysis
influenced feminist movements
influenced other works of art
adapted into various forms of media
inspired generations of readers
influenced literature and arts
adaptations in theater
adapted into various performances
controversy over themes
sparked conversations about race and gender
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
influenced discussions on race and gender
explores themes of resilience
highlights the importance of community
celebrates female empowerment
addresses issues of domestic violence
addresses issues of identity
depicts the journey of empowerment
examines the intersection of race and gender
highlights the importance of sisterhood
addresses issues of oppression
examines the impact of patriarchy
adaptations have reached wide audiences
celebrates female strength
explores African American women's lives
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|
gptkbp:depicts
|
gptkb:spirituality
love
personal growth
abuse
family relationships
love and redemption
African American women's struggles
abuse and resilience
|
|
gptkbp:directed
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
|
|
gptkbp:directed_by
|
gptkb:Gary_Griffin
gptkb:John_Doyle_(2015_revival)
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:Scott_Sanders
|
|
gptkbp:director
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
|
|
gptkbp:distributor
|
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
|
|
gptkbp:edited_by
|
gptkb:Michael_Kahn
|
|
gptkbp:explores
|
gptkb:Sister
gptkb:spirituality
identity and self-discovery
family dynamics
spirituality and faith
sexuality and relationships
|
|
gptkbp:explores_themes
|
gptkb:Sister
gptkb:spirituality
racism
forgiveness
sexism
|
|
gptkbp:features
|
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
gptkb:Danny_Glover
gptkb:Sister
gptkb:Celie
Nettie
themes of resilience
letters as a narrative device
themes of racism
Mr. _______________ (Mister)
themes of sexism
|
|
gptkbp:features_character
|
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Olive
gptkb:Sofia
Nettie
Squeak
Grady
Mr. _______________ (Mister)
|
|
gptkbp:features_song
|
gptkb:Gospel
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
gptkb:jazz
gptkb:Stephen_Bray
blues
nan
|
|
gptkbp:film
|
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Danny_Glover
|
|
gptkbp:film_adaptation_music_by
|
gptkb:Quincy_Jones
|
|
gptkbp:film_adaptation_nominated_for
|
gptkb:Academy_Awards
11 Academy Awards
|
|
gptkbp:film_adaptation_produced_by
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
|
|
gptkbp:film_adaptation_released_on
|
December 18, 1985
|
|
gptkbp:film_adaptation_won_award
|
Best Supporting Actress (Whoopi Goldberg)
|
|
gptkbp:film_editing
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:1985
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Michael_Kahn
gptkb:Danny_Glover
gptkb:Menno_Meyjes
gptkb:The_Color_Purple_(film)
directed by Steven Spielberg
released in 1985
|
|
gptkbp:film_score
|
gptkb:Quincy_Jones
|
|
gptkbp:filming_location
|
gptkb:Georgia
gptkb:South_Carolina
|
|
gptkbp:first_performance
|
gptkb:2005
|
|
gptkbp:first_released
|
gptkb:Broadway
|
|
gptkbp:follows
|
gptkb:Celie_Harris
gptkb:Celie
|
|
gptkbp:follows_character
|
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Celie
Nettie
|
|
gptkbp:genre
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:novel
gptkb:drama
gptkb:historical_fiction
epistolary novel
|
|
gptkbp:has
|
gptkb:historical_context
cultural significance
strong female characters
multiple revivals
a significant impact on theater
a strong female cast
|
|
gptkbp:has_a_cast_size_of
|
approximately 20
|
|
gptkbp:has_adaptation
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:miniseries
|
|
gptkbp:has_character
|
gptkb:Daisy
gptkb:Harpo
gptkb:Nettie_Harris
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:The_Church_Ladies
gptkb:Bobby
gptkb:Buster
gptkb:Jack
gptkb:The_Choir
gptkb:The_Ensemble
gptkb:The_Family
gptkb:The_Women
gptkb:Celie_Harris
gptkb:The_Community
gptkb:The_Men
gptkb:clergy
gptkb:Dolly
gptkb:Olivia
gptkb:The_Children
gptkb:Mister
gptkb:The_Neighbors
gptkb:Sofia
gptkb:The_Friends
Squeak
Grady
The Townspeople
Mr.____
|
|
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
gptkb:significant
influenced feminist literature
considered a classic of American literature
influenced African American literature
inspired discussions on race and gender
adapted into various performances and productions
|
|
gptkbp:has_fan_base
|
gptkb:LGBTQ+_communities
African American communities
theater enthusiasts
musical theater fans
|
|
gptkbp:has_had_multiple_productions_in
|
gptkb:various_countries
|
|
gptkbp:has_inspired
|
gptkb:documentaries
scholarly articles
other works of art
|
|
gptkbp:has_library
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:has_performed_at
|
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway
regional theaters
|
|
gptkbp:has_song
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:has_soundtrack
|
gptkb:Quincy_Jones
|
|
gptkbp:home_media_release
|
gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
The Color Purple
|
|
gptkbp:influence
|
gptkb:Gothic_literature
African American literature
feminist literature
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
gptkb:musical_theatre
African American culture
African American literature
feminist literature
feminist movements
subsequent African American authors
cultural discussions on identity
subsequent works on race and gender
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:Gospel
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
gptkb:Black_Feminism
gptkb:Spirituals
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:American_South
gptkb:Black_feminism
gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkb:feminism
American literature
African American culture
African American history
African American literature
Southern culture
feminist literature
spirituals
African American folklore
Black church traditions
|
|
gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:American_cinema
African American literature
feminist literature
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
gptkb:historical_events
influenced by the lives of African American women.
inspired by Walker's own family history
Alice Walker's life experiences
|
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
gptkb:The_Color_Purple_(musical)
gptkb:The_Color_Purple_(2015_Broadway_revival)
|
|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
real-life experiences
|
|
gptkbp:is
|
a story of survival
a coming-of-age story
a story of change
a story of empowerment
a story of friendship
a story of hope
a story of legacy
a story of love
a story of struggle
a story of transformation
a story of triumph
a story of community
a story of self-discovery
a story of tradition
a story of identity
a story of redemption
a story of love and loss
a story of culture
a story of courage
a story of the human spirit
a story of family
a story of justice
a story of heritage
a story of abuse
a story of activism
a story of equality
a story of feminism
a story of the African American experience
a story of the South
|
|
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for
|
artistic achievements
social commentary
cultural impact
|
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
emotional storytelling
strong female characters
powerful score
|
|
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in
|
literature classes
|
|
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in
|
gptkb:popular_culture
|
|
gptkbp:is_studied_in
|
theater programs
|
|
gptkbp:language
|
English
|
|
gptkbp:lyricist
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Albert_Johnson
gptkb:Nettie_Harris
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Celie_Harris
gptkb:Celie
Squeak
|
|
gptkbp:main_theme
|
racism
sexism
|
|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:Quincy_Jones
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
gptkb:Stephen_Bray
|
|
gptkbp:music_composer
|
gptkb:Stephen_Bray
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_book
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_book_by
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_choreographed_by
|
gptkb:Alfred_Uhry
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_composed_by
|
gptkb:Stephen_Bray
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_directed_by
|
gptkb:Gary_Griffin
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_lyrics_by
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_orchestrated_by
|
gptkb:David_Bryan
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_premiere
|
gptkb:2005
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_released_in
|
gptkb:2005
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_starring
|
gptkb:Fantasia_Barrino
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_tony_awards
|
won
nominated
|
|
gptkbp:musical_adaptation_won_award
|
gptkb:Tony_Award
|
|
gptkbp:musical_book_by
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:musical_lyrics_by
|
gptkb:Allee_Willis
|
|
gptkbp:musical_premiere_year
|
gptkb:2005
|
|
gptkbp:narrative
|
love
empowerment
resilience
self-discovery
female perspective
African American perspective
|
|
gptkbp:narrative_style
|
gptkb:letters
first-person
epistolary
first-person perspective
|
|
gptkbp:nominated_for
|
gptkb:Academy_Awards
11 Academy Awards
multiple Tony Awards
|
|
gptkbp:notable_production
|
gptkb:London_West_End
Regional Theaters
National Tour
International Tour
|
|
gptkbp:notable_song
|
gptkb:Miss_Celie's_Blues
gptkb:I'm_Here
gptkb:What_About_Love?
gptkb:The_Color_Purple
|
|
gptkbp:performance
|
gptkb:2023
|
|
gptkbp:performed_at
|
gptkb:Broadway_Theatre
gptkb:Broadway
|
|
gptkbp:performed_by
|
gptkb:Broadway
West End cast
national tour cast
|
|
gptkbp:performed_in
|
gptkb:theater
theaters worldwide
|
|
gptkbp:plot
|
gptkb:Celie's_letters_to_God
Celie's journey to self-discovery
Celie's relationships with other women
reunion with sister Nettie
struggles against abuse
love and empowerment
abuse and resilience
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:2005
gptkb:Broadway
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
December 1, 2005
|
|
gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Harpo_Productions
gptkb:Amblin_Entertainment
gptkb:Scott_Sanders_Productions
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Theatre_Ventures
gptkb:The_Broadway_League
The Color Purple LLC
|
|
gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:Amblin_Entertainment
|
|
gptkbp:protagonist
|
gptkb:Shug_Avery
gptkb:Celie
Nettie
|
|
gptkbp:published
|
gptkb:1982
|
|
gptkbp:published_by
|
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
|
|
gptkbp:published_in
|
gptkb:1982
|
|
gptkbp:publisher
|
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
|
|
gptkbp:relationship
|
Celie and Nettie
Celie and Shug Avery
|
|
gptkbp:release_date
|
1985-12-18
|
|
gptkbp:release_format
|
theatrical
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1985
|
|
gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:1985
|
|
gptkbp:revival
|
2015 Broadway revival
|
|
gptkbp:runtime
|
154 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
|
|
gptkbp:screenings
|
film festivals
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Menno_Meyjes
|
|
gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:Georgia
early 20th century
early 20th century America
|
|
gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:Georgia
gptkb:American_South
early 20th century America
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Rae_Dawn_Chong
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Margaret_Avery
gptkb:Danny_Glover
gptkb:Adolph_Caesar
|
|
gptkbp:symbolism
|
gptkb:apparel
gptkb:letters
color purple
color purple as a symbol of beauty and resilience
letters as a means of communication and connection
the quilt as a symbol of heritage and memory
|
|
gptkbp:television_miniseries_directed_by
|
gptkb:Kasi_Lemmons
gptkb:Quincy_Jones
|
|
gptkbp:television_miniseries_features
|
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Fantasia_Barrino
|
|
gptkbp:television_miniseries_produced_by
|
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
|
|
gptkbp:television_miniseries_released_in
|
gptkb:2003
|
|
gptkbp:television_miniseries_written_by
|
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:feminism
gptkb:Sister
racism
sexism
|
|
gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:Sister
gptkb:spirituality
love
empowerment
resilience
racism
sexuality
sexual abuse
sexism
|
|
gptkbp:translated_into
|
multiple languages
|
|
gptkbp:won
|
gptkb:Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Musical
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|
|
gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:11
gptkb:5
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:National_Book_Award
|
|
gptkbp:won_tony_award_for_best_musical_revival
|
gptkb:2016
|
|
gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:Alice_Walker
gptkb:Marsha_Norman
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:Alice_Walker
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:theater
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
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