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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 Raisin in the Sun: Directed by Daniel Petrie. With Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands. A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
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- Daniel Petrie
- 1961-05-18
A Raisin in the Sun, American film drama, released in 1961, that was based on Lorraine Hansberry’s acclaimed play of the same name about the urban African American experience.
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A black woman uses her late husband's life insurance to build a better world for her children. Cast & Crew. Read More. Daniel Petrie. Director. Sidney Poitier. Walter Lee Younger. Claudia Mcneil. Lena Younger. Ruby Dee. Ruth Younger. Diana Sands. Beneatha Younger. Ivan Dixon. Asagai. Photos & Videos. View All. 1 Photo. Film Details. Genre. Drama.
- Daniel Petrie, Sam Nelson
- Sidney Poitier
The Youngers, an African-American family, live together in an apartment in Chicago. Following the death of their patriarch, they try to determine what to do with the substantial $10,000 insurance payment they'll soon receive. Opinions on what to do with the money vary.
A Raisin in the Sun: Resistance and Joy This faithful screen adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s legendary play explores a wide range of perspectives on working-class black life, and over the years has inspired reactions just as diverse.
A Raisin in the Sun is a groundbreaking drama celebrating the human spirit, featuring an electrifying performance by Academy Award® winner Sidney Poitier (Best Actor, Lilies of the Field, 1963).
