NEW MOVIE THE COLOR PURPLE PREMIERES IN KENYA

The highly anticipated new film adaptation of The Color Purple has made its debut in East Africa, courtesy of Warner Bros, Pictures International and distributed by Crimson Multimedia Ltd in Kenya. The star-studded Kenyan premiere, hosted by Pinky Ghelani and featuring the theme Women Wear Pants, took place in Nairobi at Century Cinemax Two Rivers Mall.

The period drama movie features celebrated and distinct stars including Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, Corey Hawkins, Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi.

Upholding the power of strong female friendships in the face of sexism, violence, love, sex, religion and racism; the film based on an epic novel, depicts the growing up and self-realisation of an African-American woman between 1909 and 1947 in a town in rural Georgia. Its main character, Celie, survives rape and abuse at the hands of her father and husband and separation from her children and sister to find fulfilment and independence away.

Kenyan media personalities shared their reviews of the film. “It’s a roller coaster of emotions. It would be the best way to sum up my experience watching The Color Purple”, said June Gachui of Capital FM. Pinky Ghelani added, “ It truly made me cry as a woman and as a mother.” Shiksha Arora of KBC also said, “The film is emotionally heavy, its themes of resilience and sisterhood resonate profoundly, making it a thought-provoking cinematic & musical experience.”