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A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 American drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, and starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, Diana Sands, Roy Glenn, and Louis Gossett Jr. (in his film debut), and based on the 1959 play of the same name by Lorraine Hansberry.
A film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's play about a black family's struggle for financial and personal freedom in Chicago. Starring Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands, directed by Daniel Petrie.
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- Drama
- Daniel Petrie
- 1961-05-18
Feb 25, 2008 · A TV movie adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's play about an African-American family in 1950s Chicago. Starring Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, and Phylicia Rashad, directed by Kenny Leon.
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- Drama
- Kenny Leon
- 2008-02-25
Led by a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun expertly blends social commentary with pure entertainment. This lauded drama follows the Youngers, an...
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- Sidney Poitier
- Daniel Petrie
- Drama
The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father, and deals with matters of housing discrimination, racism, and assimilation.
- Lorraine Hansberry
- 1959
A fiercely moving portrait of people whose hopes and dreams are constantly deferred, "A Raisin in the Sun" was the first play written by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway. The classic, still-relevant story now will be showcased in this totally new television movie adaptation.
A film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's play about an African American family in Chicago, directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. The Criterion edition includes interviews, essays, and a trailer.
