The Big Picture
- Steven Spielberg took a risk by directing a "serious" film like The Color Purple, but it paid off with an extraordinary cast.
- Whoopi Goldberg's performance as Celie in The Color Purple remains powerful and full of humanity even after almost 40 years.
- Goldberg's portrayal of Celie grounds Spielberg's sentimental vision and adds depth to the character's journey in a challenging environment.