in the year 1985 ( my birth year ) steven spielberg direct an emotionally strong and unforgettable story of a young african american girl celie ( debut role for whoopi goldberg ) whose life be follow through rough time . the story begin from the year 1909 when celie be only 14 year old . she have give birth two child for her father . celie have a young sister nettie with whom she be inseparable . a widower lay his eye on nettie but their father give celie to him . it be the beginning of an era of horrible abuse and constant controlling . woman be inferior of men and especially be an african american woman their right be less than a zero . celie story be a true survival story . the color purple be a master piece and underestimated film of spielberg . he should make more drama which the color purple and schindler list be good notion . the cast be amaze . whoopi goldberg be know well a a ravingly funny comedienne but the introducing role a celie be a remarkable word that she really can pull of heavy drama . danny glover be surprisingly nasty mister . i have never see him in a such an evil role . the talk show icon oprah winfrey be brilliant a a strong willed sofia . warn . prepare to have a number of tissue with you when watch this film . you can really connect to the story of the strong sisterhood . especially if you have a close relationship with your sibling like i have with my sister . big applauds to mr. spielberg .