A 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.
Raphael Thomas, a dancer, was born on St. Andrews in Jamaica. After moving to the United States, his parents enrolled him in dance classes. His pursued training at prestigious institutions such as The Rock School of Penn. Ballet, The Kirov Academy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble, and the Austrian Ballet Company of Tokyo. Raphael majored in illustration at St. John’s University.