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Margaret Avery is an American actress. She began her career appearing on stage and later had starring roles in films including Cool Breeze (1972), Which Way Is Up? (1977), Scott Joplin (1977); which earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination, and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979).
The film stars Whoopi Goldberg in her breakthrough role, with Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey (in her film debut), Margaret Avery, and Adolph Caesar. [2] [3] Filmed in Anson and Union counties in North Carolina , [4] the film tells the story of a young African-American girl named Celie Harris and the brutal experiences she endured including ...
In the original movie, Margaret Avery took on the role of Shug Avery, a lively jazz singer who captivated both Mister and Celie's hearts with her sultry voice and enchanting personality.
Then: Margaret Avery Avery plays Mister’s mistress in the 1985 film with a strong and captivating femininity, and she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
The song, "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)", is sung by the character Shug Avery, played by Margaret Avery in the film but whose singing voice is dubbed by Vega. Music from the film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Original Song. The soundtrack peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. Single
Back in 1985, Steven Spielberg directed the first adaptation starring Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, and Danny Glover. So, how does the new 2023 film compare to the original?
In the 1985 film, the song is sung by Shug to Celie, and portrays the romantic and sexual relationship blossoming between the two women. Although Shug was portrayed by Margaret Avery, her voice was synchronised by Táta Vega, and the harmonica at the beginning of the song was played by Sonny Terry.
Margaret Avery as Heather LeLache; Niki Flacks as Penny Crouch; Peyton Park as Mannie Ahrens; Vandi Clark as Aunt Ethel; Jo Livingston as George's Father; Jane Roberts as Grandmother; Tom Matts as Grandfather; Frank Miller as Parole Officer; Joye Nash as Woman on Subway; Gena Sleete as Woman on Subway; Ben McKinley III as Orderly; R.A ...
Margaret Avery as Sarah Brown, the wife of Larry Brown. Frankie Faison as Larry "L.B." Brown, the husband of Sarah, the half-brother of Brenda, and the oldest of Pop Brown's children. Jenifer Lewis as Vera Brown, the sister of Larry and the half-sister of Brenda who is the self-proclaimed "baby of the family".
It includes film excerpts, personal history, and interviews with artists such as Margaret Avery, Harry Belafonte, Charles Burnett, Laurence Fishburne, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Suzanne de Passe, Glynn Turman, Billy Dee Williams, and Zendaya.