LET’S TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI) MOVIE: The Color Purple (PG-13)

Schedule for Book 3: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
November 12 @ 5:30pm Movie (PG-13)
November 16 @ 12:30pm Movie (PG-13)
November 19 @ 6:30pm Discussion with Dr. Matt Miller

The Color Purple is the third of five films to be presented between September 2024 and March 2025 as part of the discussion series, LET’S TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI) – SOUTHERN NOVELS ON PAGE AND SCREEN. With discussions led by USC-Aiken humanities scholars, LTAI is more than your average book club! Participants will read, watch, and then compare the novels to their film adaptations.

This 2023 film is based on the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Actors featured include: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.E.R., David Alan Grier, Deon Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., and Jon Batiste.

“A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.”

Let’s Talk About It (LTAI) is intended for ages 18 and older
This program is made possible with a grant from SC Humanities

Book registration begins August 12 at the 2nd floor Reference desk
Books will be available first come, first served
Movie viewings and book discussions take place in the 1st floor Meeting Room

For more information call 803-642-2020, Ext. 3.