Goldberg, winner of the Best Actress Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, makes a triumphant screen debut as the radiant, indomitable Celie. Born into a painful life with an abusive father, and given away to an abusive husband (Glover), Celie must learn to find her value, love, and strength in sisterhood with equally strong and inspiring women who pass through her life as a child and woman.

Goldberg and Glover's impressive portrayals are complimented by a distinguished cast that includes Winfrey (also making her film debut) and Margaret Avery - who both received Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress - as well as Adolph Caesar, William E. Pugh, Rae Dawn Chong and Akosua Busia.