Purple Rising : Celebrating 40 Years of the Magic, Power, and Artistry of The Color Purple eAudiobook MP3
by Lise Funderburg
Narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Amir Abdullah, Ramon de Ocampo, Janina Edwards, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Eunice Wong, Karise Yansen
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One of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2023
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizewinning masterpiece The Color Purpleas well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel's enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny Glover, and more.
Since its publication in 1982, The Color Purple has resonated with generations of readers across the globe. The novel catapulted author Alice Walker to international fame, brought Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg acting acclaim in the 1985 film adaptation, and inspired theatrical productions around the world, including the Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical. This cultural touchstonewhich so profoundly touches on race, family, survival, spirituality, sisterhood, and love in all formscontinues to beget new iterations, most recently a feature film.
Now, an in-depth exploration celebrates The Color Purple's ever-expanding legacy as never before: Purple Rising features oral histories and fresh anecdotes based on more than fifty original interviews, as well as vibrant, never-before-seen images. It reveals the crucial real-life experiences that inspired the novel, and the transcendent humanity of its themes that continue to connect with audiences, each new adaptation speaking to the changing times and cultural contexts. Creators, actors, producers, activists, cultural critics, and well-known fans comment on the power of Walker's story and how it has affected their lives and artistic choices, including Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Blitz Bazawule, Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Salamishah Tillet, Ricky Dillard, Gabrielle Union, and many more.
An insightful and vivid celebration of an enduring classic, Purple Rising is the ultimate gift for fans of all ages and a true celebration of Black joy, storytelling, and achievement.
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