How to Watch ‘Oprah & The Color Purple Journey’ on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
The film adaptation of “The Color Purple” musical arrived in theaters on Christmas Day and has already grossed an impressive $25 million. The new film is the latest step in the story’s journey and provides a new take on Alice Walker’s classic tale that began impacting people’s lives when the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was released in 1982. Since then, Celie’s story has gone from the page to the big screen to Broadway and is now back in cinemas. In the new Max documentary “Oprah & The Color Purple Journey,” premiering on Thursday, Dec. 28, Oprah Winfrey, who was one of the original film’s stars, chronicles the impact that “The color Purple: has had over the past 41 years. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Oprah & The Color Purple Journey'
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About 'Oprah & The Color Purple Journey'
This documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” a bold new take on the classic, and the impact the story has had on our culture. Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films, and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
The new movie stars Fantasia Barrino as Celie, a role she took over during the original Broadway production. She is joined by Danielle Brooks as Sofia (Winfrey’s role in the original film); Brooks played the part in the Broadway revival in 2015. Taraji P. Henson plays Shug Avery, Colman Domingo plays Celie’s abusive husband Mister, and Corey Hawkins plays his son Harpo.
Also in the cast are H.E.R. Halle Bailey, Ciara, David Alan Grier, Louis Gossett Jr., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Batiste, Elizabeth Marvel, and more.
What devices can you use to stream 'Oprah & The Color Purple Journey'?
You can watch Max using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
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