Writing
Marcus Gardley
Born
1978-01-01 (48)
Place of birth
Oakland, California, USA
Known for
Writing
Credits
3 titles
Marcus Gardley (born 1977/1978) is an American poet, playwright and screenwriter from West Oakland, California. He is an ensemble member playwright at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago and an assistant professor of Theater and Performance Studies at Brown University.
Known for
7.0A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
The Color Purple
2023
3.3A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
2023
Upcoming Marvin Gaye biopic.
What's Going On
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Film credits
Behind the camera
7.0A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
The Color Purple
2023
Upcoming Marvin Gaye biopic.
What's Going On
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