Movie Description

Prince: A Purple Reign

(2011)

Overview

Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of black music in the 1980s with worldwide hits such as "1999," "Kiss," "Raspberry Beret" and "Alphabet Street." He became a global sensation with the release of the Oscar-winning, semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" in 1984, embarking on an incredible journey of musical self-discovery that continues to this day.

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Original TitlePrince: A Purple Reign

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2011-11-25

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 59m

Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0177bjb

Production CompaniesBBC

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music