CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 0h 52m

The Making of 'The Color Purple'

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about life for a young black woman in turn-of-the-century America. Features interviews with Spielberg, as well as with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing this classic to life.

Directed byLaurent Bouzereau

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
EN
Released
February 18, 2003
Studios
Warner Bros. Entertainment

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Self

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Self

J. Michael Riva

Self

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Self

Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Laurent Bouzereau
Laurent Bouzereau
Written by
Laurent Bouzereau
Laurent Bouzereau
Produced by
Laurent Bouzereau
Laurent Bouzereau

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