How 'The Color Purple' explores Black women

There are certain politics that come with films like "The Color Purple" that explore Black communities and stories of violence and trauma.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 27, 2023 Commentary: For all of its joy, 'The Color Purple' is also a chance to talk about Black women and intimate partner violence The experiences of Black women who survive domestic violence can be framed in terms of hope but also the reality that their experiences are overlooked. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Lee Sun Kyun, one of the main actors behind Oscar-winning 'Parasite,' dies at 48 Actor Lee Sun Kyun, of the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite," has died in Seoul amid a police investigation over suspected drug use. SHARE       READ MORE COVID-19 kept us apart. How two New York performance spaces are bringing us back together Perelman PAC and Lincoln Center's Geffen Hall — New York performance spaces addressing intricate technical needs — are uniting artists and audiences. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Kanye West apologizes to Jewish community for his antisemitic 'outbursts' Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, apologized to the Jewish community (in Hebrew) for his antisemitic comments ahead of the release of his new "Vultures" album. SHARE       READ MORE Ken Jennings had no idea Mayim Bialik was leaving her 'Jeopardy!' hosting duties Ken Jennings said he had no idea his former "Jeopardy!" co-host Mayim Bialik was leaving the game show. He says her recent announcement "took me off guard." SHARE       READ MORE A Utah man with cancer will always love Dolly Parton, who fulfilled one of his final wishes Dolly Parton helped LeGrand Gold of Utah celebrate the holidays amid his battle with colon cancer. "I just hope this lifts your spirits a little bit," she said. SHARE       READ MORE Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert share intimate Christmas snap after her brain surgery Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert posted a photo on Christmas highlighting Erbert's road to recovery after emergency brain surgery. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive subscriber exclusive alerts from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW