Remembering the soul-stirring power of Prince’s Purple Rain

This dramatised concert film from 1984 remains the late singer-songwriter’s mightiest foray into cinema.

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David Jenkins

@daveyjenkins

Published 22 Apr 2016

Tags: Prince

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