Steven Spielberg Once Named ‘The Color Purple’ Scene He Couldn’t Shoot: ‘I Was Afraid of It’

Steven Spielberg added the 1985 film The Color Purple to his already expansive film resume. His mission was to make a faithful and honorable adaptation to the book the feature was based on. But there was one scene from The Color Purple that Spielberg was scared to touch.

Steven Spielberg faced some criticism for directing ‘The Color Purple’

Steven Spielberg at the Oscars.
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Spielberg’s The Color Purple received much praise from critics upon its release. It scored big at the box-office, and received several Oscar nominations that included Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. Spielberg decided to adapt Alice Walker’s acclaimed novel after being moved by the piece.

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