Prince: A Purple Reign(2011)
Prince: A Purple Reign Synopsis
Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of black music in the 1980s with worldwide hits such as "1999," "Kiss," "Raspberry Beret" and "Alphabet Street." He became a global sensation with the release of the Oscar-winning, semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" in 1984, embarking on an incredible journey of musical self-discovery that continues to this day.
Prince: A Purple Reign (2011) is a documentary and music film directed by Rhodri Huw, released on November 25, 2011 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Trevor Nelson, Prince, Dez Dickerson and Alan Leeds. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Rhodri Huw
- Producers:
- Rhodri Huw, D. Gethin Scourfield, Paul Bullock
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Prince: A Purple Reign Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trevor Nelson
as Narrator (voice)
Prince
as Self (archive footage)
Dez Dickerson
as Self
Alan Leeds
as Self
Chuck D
as Self
Beverley Knight
as Self
Mica Paris
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Rhodri Huw, produced by Rhodri Huw, D. Gethin Scourfield and Paul Bullock.
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Prince: A Purple Reign Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Prince: A Purple Reign – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prince: A Purple Reign online?
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Prince: A Purple Reign (2011) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prince: A Purple Reign?
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The main cast of Prince: A Purple Reign (2011) includes Trevor Nelson, Prince, Dez Dickerson, Alan Leeds and Chuck D. The film was directed by Rhodri Huw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prince: A Purple Reign released?
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Prince: A Purple Reign was released on November 25, 2011 and runs for 59m.
Is Prince: A Purple Reign worth watching?
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Prince: A Purple Reign (2011) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.