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Prince: A Purple Reign (2011)

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Biography Documentary 201159 minutes

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.Prince: A Purple Reign featuring Trevor Nelson and Prince is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Tubi, and 4 others. It's a biography and documentary movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (36 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch Prince: A Purple Reign streaming on Kanopy, Tubi, Hoopla, and PlutoTV. It is also possible to buy Prince: A Purple Reign on Prime Video, VUDU, and iTunes or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, and iTunes.

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Prince: A Purple Reign is a fascinating exploration of Prince's impact on the music industry, particularly in the 1980s. It provides an in-depth look at how he revolutionized the perception of black music with his worldwide hits.

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The movie is part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s series, indicating a high level of production quality and a focus on influential figures in black music. This makes it a must-watch for music enthusiasts and fans of Prince.

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With an IMDb audience rating of 7.3, Prince: A Purple Reign has been well-received by viewers. This suggests that the movie is engaging and well-produced, offering a compelling insight into Prince's musical journey.

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Prince: A Purple Reign has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (36 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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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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Runtime: 59 minutes

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Related Genres: BiographyDocumentary
Related Tags: MusicRoyalty
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Available to watch on: Free ServicesHooplaKanopy
Original Release Date: Nov 25, 2011