Blitz Bazawule

Dec 29, 2023 | spiritualityandpractice.com | Blitz Bazawule

It’s unlikely that many viewers coming to this musical film will not have been exposed to an earlier version of the story: Alice Walker’s 1982 novel which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction; director Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey which was nominated for 11 Oscars; or the 2005 Broadway musical which won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical when it opened again on Broadway in 2015.

Dec 22, 2023 | inkl.com | Blitz Bazawule

The story about African-American women who face physical and emotional brutality in early-20th-century Georgia — but manage to find hope and healing — is still an emotional whirlwind. In this latest version, director Blitz Bazawule finds new joy in the work — an antidote to some of the pain. Morning Edition host Michel Martin spoke with Bazawule and actor Danielle Brooks, who just received a Golden Globe nomination for playing Sofia.

Dec 7, 2023 | metacritic.com | Blitz Bazawule |Marcus Gardley |Alice Walker |Marsha Norman

The Color Purple is a resounding success with respect to quality and entertainment. From its messaging about sisterhood and self-love to its stunning filmmaking achievements, it’s a film that's easily enjoyed on the big screen. While the entire cast brings their A-game, Barrino, Henson, and Brooks steal the show with Oscar-worthy performances. Read More