BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 26, 2023
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Black History Month 2020
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
‘The Color Purple’: A sublime portrayal of lesbianism ahead of its time
While the book is explicit both about the sexual encounters between Celie and Shug and the fact that they are in love with each other, Steven Spielberg’s 1985 cinematic adaptation reduces their relationship to one kiss.
Black History Month 2020
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
‘The Color Purple’: A sublime portrayal of lesbianism ahead of its time
While the book is explicit both about the sexual encounters between Celie and Shug and the fact that they are in love with each other, Steven Spielberg’s 1985 cinematic adaptation reduces their relationship to one kiss.
Theater
MAY 14, 2018
In Orpheum performance, ‘The Color Purple’ is vibrant portrait of female empowerment
The musical is centered around the struggles of racism and sexism in the town, and uses the individual stories of its women to tell stories of resilience.
Theater
MAY 14, 2018
In Orpheum performance, ‘The Color Purple’ is vibrant portrait of female empowerment
The musical is centered around the struggles of racism and sexism in the town, and uses the individual stories of its women to tell stories of resilience.
