Director: Rudi Goldman
Language
English
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68%
Mixed
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 1 nomination total
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| Country: | USA |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 2 h 22 min |
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"Purlie" is a musical adaptation of Ossie Davis' 1961 play of the same name. Set in the early civil rights era, it depicts a Southern plantation owner who effectively enslaves his sharecroppers. Purlie returns as a preacher with the intention of sparking change and securing freedom for his community. This 1981 television version received a CableACE Award.
| Alternative title: | Purlie |
| Release year: | 1981 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Rudi Goldman |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | filmed theater |
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