It was a purple reunion! This is the first time The Color Purple family has been together since the movie wrapped last year. As each one kept arriving, the room got louder—so much that they had to shush us so we didn’t interrupt the people in the next room watching the film. But to quote Danielle Brooks, “You can’t shush Black people at a family reunion!” 😂 Get ready to see a lot more from us cause we’re spreading purple love all season long 💜 The Color Purple is in theaters this Christmas Day

On this day, 40 years ago, The Color Purple (1985), directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered in New York City, USA | History of Cinema

220K views · 12K reactions | Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery all received Oscar nominations for their powerful performances in the celebrated adaptation of Alice Walker's essential novel, The Color Purple. Now on Netflix. | Netflix | Facebook

"The Color Purple," written by activist and novelist Alice Walker, follows the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share an unbreakable bond. Today's cinematic adaptation of the beloved theatrical and literary classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, and original cast member of the 1985 film Oprah Winfrey. View Winfrey's black dress and green coat from the 1985 film adaptation: https://s.si.edu/48xG9yZ #APeoplesJourney #ANations