My Life In Purple: Prince's Biopic Is An Accurate And Uniquely-80's Experience

By Mary Thornton

Musical "biopics" are a popular draw both now and back in the 1980's, but few capture the essence of a performer like the (very), fictional musical Purple Rain. While not offering much in the way of biographical information, the musical performances and story of the film serve as a perfect time capsule for someone who's fashion and style imprinted him on the memory of a generation. Neither the movie or the artist once and always called Prince or the movie Purple Rain will be forgotten any time soon.

Purple Rain / 1984 / Albert Magnoli

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