The Color Purple Ep 3: Danielle Brooks

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Sofia, Sofia, Sofia! In the final episode of this three-part series, Oprah sits down with TV, Film and Tony-nominated Broadway star Danielle Brooks to talk about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. In this captivating conversation, the pair discusses Danielle’s life-changing trip to Broadway as a teenager, how God prepared her for this role, and how her rendition of the song ‘Hell No’ helped her cast out fear and disbelief. In a passing of the torch, Oprah and Danielle also share what playing Sofia means to them and how it has transformed both of their lives forever. This is a Harpo Production in association with Warner Bros. Pictures. Buy your tickets on Fandango now! https://www.fandango.com/canvas/thecolorpurple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sofia, Sofia, Sofia! In the final episode of this three-part series, Oprah sits down with TV, Film and Tony-nominated Broadway star Danielle Brooks to talk about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. In this captivating conversation, the pair...

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