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It's the thirtieth anniversary of this award winning book. I've never seen the film but I think I'm going to watch it tonight. The author is very active in the fight for Palestinian relief.

I couldn't say if the film was faithful to the book, not having read it. The film however was superb

Snowfire;1405857 wrote: I couldn't say if the film was faithful to the book, not having read it. The film however was superb It's awesome and one film I can watch over and over. I think Oprah Winfrey was absolutely superb.

Snowfire;1405857 wrote: I couldn't say if the film was faithful to the book, not having read it. The film however was superb
The author said it was weird to watch the film version as it somehow seemed like a cartoon of her story but she started to like it when she saw it in a theatre with a full audience. She liked the Broadway version better because they included the full relationship between Shug and Celie.

Ive heard the play was better. I really liked the movie. Have never read the book, although I think I might now!

I prefer "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" over the movie but they're both good.

Oh, I adored both films and could watch them over and over again!!

Holy crap. I just bawled my freakin' eyes out.

I have seen the movie several times, and finished reading the book not too long ago.

In thebook, there is a bit more detail about relationships.

The movie always moves me in certain scenes. Separations and reunions are poignant moments.