Is color purple Based on a true story?

The 1985 film The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, is considered a classic and groundbreaking work of cinema. The movie is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker. While the film and novel take creative license in their storytelling, they are largely inspired by real historical events and experiences. Here is an in-depth look at the true stories behind The Color Purple.