The Color Purple Two-Disc Special Edition Specs: 2 Hrs. 33 Mins. Color Widescreen Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0 Languages: English & French Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish Rated: PG-13 The Color Purple is a touching story about two sisters, Celie and Nettie. Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this tale explores the search for fulfillment in a world of cruelty overcome by love. The film stars Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, and introduces Whoopi Goldberg in her movie debut. Every aspect of the film contributes to its heart-warming, inspirational story, especially Spielberg's direction and the excellent editing with seamless blends by Michael Kahn. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Whoopi Goldberg was nominated for Best Actress; Margaret Avery and Oprah Winfrey were both up for Best Supporting Actress; and the film grabbed nods for Art Direction, Cinematography, Costume Design, Makeup, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Adapted Screenplay, and Picture. Unfortunately, they all went home empty handed. PICTURE The all-new digital transfer provides a pristine look with a beautiful use of colors, landscape, location, and the field of purple flowers. Containing astounding shots of the sunset, along with superb lighting and scenery, this film is extraordinarily beautiful. With some of the greatest transitions and juxtapositions caught on celluloid, The Color Purple is a very well done 'in the country' piece. AUDIO The soundtrack has been remastered and is presented in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Surround 2.0. Along with its dramatic score, the film contains an astonishing sound mix of nature and atmospheric sound, down to the very last detail of leaves rustling and birds chirping. The audio transitions are also very effective and remarkable. SPECIAL FEATURES Conversations with Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen (26:98) Interviews with mainly Alice Walker and Steven Spielberg, but also including Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Frank Marshall. The title says it all, from book to screen. Alice Walker talks a great deal about the book and her life, as others speak about the scripts development and how Steven Spielberg got involved with the project. A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple (29:11) Interviews with Steven Spielberg, Reuben Cannon (Casting Director), Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones, Kathleen Kennedy, Alice Walker, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Danny Clover, and more about the casting process, how Whoopi got cast, and why rehearsals didn't help the production. Cultivating A Classic: The Making of The Color Purple (23:40) Interviews with Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, and Allen Daviau (Director of Photography) about the progression of the production; discussing numerous behind-the-scenes stories. Spielberg also tells the story of how he directed a birth scene as his wife was going into labor. The Color Purple: The Musical (7:49) Margaret Avery, Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Alice Walker, and Kathleen Kennedy discuss the music of the film. Award Notes Theatrical Trailers Cast & Crew Photo Gallery: Behind The Scenes Photo Gallery: The Cast Web Info