Justice. Lucky. Iesha. Chicago. Braids. Poetry. Pride.

This 90’s classic gave us box braids, Janet & Tupac on the big screen, and extremely layered and complex depictions of Black love on screen. Janet and Pac didn’t just play characters — they played two people carrying grief, ego, and the fear of being misunderstood.

And let’s be honest… some of those arguments felt familiar. REAL FAMILIAR.

Was Justice cold… or just protecting a broken heart?
Was Lucky patient… or pushing too hard?
And why does this movie still spark conversation about how Black men and women love each other?

Join us as we run back the scenes, the chemistry, and the cultural impact of a film that still hits decades later. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival.

Because maybe it was never about being hard…
Maybe it was about being ready.

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Shug Avery was really out here with a husband, a girlfriend, and an old lover.

Miss Sofia lost so many years with her children, she barely knew them.

Mister really believed he would be Shug’s choice.
Celie had no idea if she’d ever see Nettie—or her children—again.

Join us for Part 2 of The Color Purple as we continue unpacking one of the most powerful stories of trauma, survival, healing, and triumph.

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Nettie. Celie. Sofia. Mister. Shug.

Alice Walker's words. Steven Spielberg's interpretation.

This story has never been easy. And even 40 years later, it still isn’t. The layers of misogyny, Black masculinity, generational trauma, broken family systems, and abuse don’t soften with time—the conversation stays heavy.

But The Color Purple is an American classic. An Oscar-nominated film that gave us unforgettable scenes and dialogue—moments that find humor in pain and offer comfort in the middle of anger.

From the pages of the book to the screen (twice) and the Broadway stage, this story has lived, evolved, and endured.

Join us as we run it back and unpack the 1985 film that still reminds us that mainstream awards aren't for us because THIS film deserved an Oscar or ten. The Color Purple.

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