Prince: A Purple Reign (2011)

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.

Genres: Documentary, Music

Stars: Trevor Nelson, Prince, Dez Dickerson, Alan Leeds, Chuck D

Release Date: 2011-11-25

Country: United Kingdom

Ratings: 8 / 10 (4 votes)

Runtime: 59 mins