The biggest movie this holiday season is The Color Purple, which was partially filmed in Atlanta.
The movie is a kinder, gentler remake that you can take the whole family to — but where an you watch The Color Purple?
Where Can I Watch The Color Purple?
As of now, you can watch The Color Purple at select movie theaters:
Where Is The Color Purple Streaming?
The Color Purple is not available for streaming yet. Its theatrical run began on Christmas Day in North America. In mid-January, the film will be released internationally.
After that, The Color Purple will stream in Max, which has a deal with Oprah Winfrey.
Differences in The Color Purple Remake Vs. Original
There are many differences between The Color Purple remake and the original.
The 1982 novel written by author Alice Walker delved into themes of racism, colorism and classicism tinged with sexuality and gender.
The movie still centers around Celie, a Black woman confined to a life of servitude in the early 20th century.
This time, there’s plenty of music and an overall celebration of love and intimate relationships.
Final Word
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.
Coming 2 America is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.
