Prince: A Purple Reign
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rhodri Huw
- Original Title
- Prince: A Purple Reign
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rhodri Huw
Rhodri Huw, D. Gethin Scourfield, Paul Bullock
Department Leadership Roster
Rhodri Huw
Producer
D. Gethin Scourfield
Producer
Paul Bullock
Producer
Rhodri Huw
Director
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What is Prince: A Purple Reign about?
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.
Who directed Prince: A Purple Reign?
Prince: A Purple Reign was directed by Rhodri Huw.
Who stars in Prince: A Purple Reign?
The principal cast of Prince: A Purple Reign includes Trevor Nelson, Prince, Dez Dickerson, Alan Leeds, Chuck D.
When was Prince: A Purple Reign released and how long is it?
Prince: A Purple Reign was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 59m.