Out at the Roxy
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Out at The Roxy
The Roxy Theater presents Out at the Roxy--a selection of films curated to highlight stories featuring the LGBTQIA community.
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
The Roxy Theater presents Out at the Roxy--a selection of films curated to highlight stories featuring the LGBTQIA community.
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover
Director: Steven Spielberg
Rated: PG-13
Duration: 154 min
Released: 1985
Genre: Drama