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Cultivating a Classic: The Making of 'The Color Purple' (2003)

Video | 24 min | Documentary, Short

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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...See moreThis 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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher See less

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6 cast members

Name	STARmeter	Known for
Kathleen Kennedy Herself Herself See fewer	Members only	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Steven Spielberg Himself Himself See fewer	Top 500	Schindler's List (1993)
Frank Marshall Himself Himself See fewer	Members only	Congo (1995)
J. Michael Riva Himself Himself See fewer	Members only	Iron Man (2008)
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Herself Herself See fewer	Members only	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Allen Daviau Himself Himself See fewer	Members only	E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)