The new take on a classic is arriving this March, when The Color Purple will release on 4K and Blu-ray. The remake is directed by Blitz Bazawule. Starring Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & ELEMENTS:
“The Color Purple” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
- Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic
- Join the director, Blitz Bazawule, filmmakers and cast on their high-stakes, high intensity, heart-stopping, and awe-inspiring odyssey to bring Alice Walker’s beloved novel to life.
- Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple
- The cast, producer Oprah Winfrey, and director Blitz Bazawule explore the characters – their personalities and intricate interpersonal dynamics, as well as their relatability and lasting impact – and how the actors connected and grew as performers.
- In The Flow: Creating The Color Purple’s Biggest Musical Moments
- Rehearsal footage reveals what it took director Blitz Bazawule, producer Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, the cast, and the music team to push through the stumbles and missteps and hone all the rough edges to get each musical number exactly right.
- A Story For Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple
- The cast and filmmakers discuss the importance of Alice Walker’s novel – its timelessness and how it has touched so many, from book to landmark 1985 film to 2005 Broadway musical – and what it means for them to be a part of this bold new film.
THE COLOR PURPLE debuts for Premium Digital Ownership on January 16 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on March 12