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Celie is an unfortunate young girl. Her two children, whom she believes she had with her father, are taken from her early on, and she is forced to marry a violent and rough man.
The only affection she has is her sister Nettie, but even this bond will be broken by Albert, her husband, who one day tried to assault Nettie.
One day, Shug, one of Albert's lovers, arrives at the house, and she forms an intense friendship with Celie, to the point where they manage to find the letters Nettie had sent Celie over the years, which Albert had always hidden from her.
Celie then finally decides to rebel against her oppressor and to leave for Africa, where her sister Nettie has established a school to teach children to read and write.
The film has a good pace, and there is no shortage of twists and turns that keep the viewer's attention alive; Celie's rebellion might be a bit too sudden, as she goes from complete submissive suffering to fierce and determined rebellion a la William Wallace.
A film recommended for those who want to delve into the condition of African Americans in the early 20th century United States and for those who are willing to shed a tear or two.
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