“It’s your momma’s Color Purple, but your momma’s gonna like it.” Warner Bros is about to release the big screen musical The Color Purple in theaters everywhere on Christmas Day before the end of 2023 (watch the final trailer). Adapted from the Broadway musical, which is also based on the novel by Alice Walker, this is the story about two sisters torn apart. A new behind-the-scenes documentary, Oprah and The Color Purple Journey, will give viewers an inside look at the making of the new movie along with the legacy of Walker’s original book and its previous adaptations. It’s hosted by Oprah Winfrey, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Sofia in the 1985 movie (directed by Steven Spielberg) and co-produced both Broadway productions and also this movie. “Oprah takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.” This making of doc is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Tara Montgomery, and Brian Piotrowicz. It will be streaming on Max right after the movie opens later this month in theaters everywhere. // Continue Reading ›