The Making of 'The Color Purple'(2003)
The Making of 'The Color Purple' Synopsis
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.
The Making of 'The Color Purple' (2003) is a documentary film directed by Laurent Bouzereau, released on February 18, 2003 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall and J. Michael Riva. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Writers:
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Producers:
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Making of 'The Color Purple' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kathleen Kennedy
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Frank Marshall
as Self
- J. Michael Riva
J. Michael Riva
as Self
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
as Self
Allen Daviau
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, written by Laurent Bouzereau, produced by Laurent Bouzereau.
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The Making of 'The Color Purple' Reviews & Ratings
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The Making of 'The Color Purple' – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Making of 'The Color Purple'?
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The main cast of The Making of 'The Color Purple' (2003) includes Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, J. Michael Riva and Aggie Guerard Rodgers. The film was directed by Laurent Bouzereau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of 'The Color Purple' released?
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The Making of 'The Color Purple' was released on February 18, 2003 and runs for 52m.
Is The Making of 'The Color Purple' worth watching?
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The Making of 'The Color Purple' (2003) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.