A Raisin in the Sun

About

Based on the Lorraine Hansberry play of the same name, the film depicts a struggling African America family with an insurance payment that could either lead to financial salvation or personal ruin.

Trivia

The movie was directed by Daniel Petrie and written for the screen by playwright Lorraine Hansberry. In 2005, it was selected for preservation in the United States of America National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

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Released
May 29, 1961
Genre
Drama
Running Time
128 Minutes
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A Raisin in the Sun Cast