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A discussion of "The Color Purple"

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Title: A discussion of "The Color Purple"
Author: Dobson, Frank E.
Randall, Alice
Dantzler, Dayna Jarae
Trotter, Pam
Abstract: Dr. Frank Dobson, director of the Vanderbilt Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Alice Randall, Writer-in-Residence, Vanderbilt Department of English, along with cast members from the touring production of "The Color Purple," guide us through the intricacies of this inspiring and profound story. The Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon.
Description: Includes descriptive metadata provided by producer in MP4 file: "Vanderbilt faculty and cast members from the touring production of The Color Purple guide us through the intricacies of this inspiring and profound story. (artists = Frank Dobson, Alice Randall, cast of Color Purple)." Artists are Frank Dobson, Alice Randall, cast of Color Purple.
Subject: Arts & Culture
LCSH Subject: Walker, Alice, 1944- -- Color purple.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/4592
Date: 2010-04-01

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