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A Raisin in The Sun (1961)
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Lorraine Hansberry's play is given sensitive treatment by filmmaker Daniel Petrie (The Bay Boy). Sidney Poitier heads a fine cast in the story of an African American family in Chicago who are struggling with mixed aspirations, not enough money, conflicts over religion, and institutional racism. The film is pretty much set-bound (as plays adapted for the screen sometimes are), but the drama is intense and moving. --Tom Keogh (read more)
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This film based on a play is the story of three generations of an African-American family living together in a tiny two bedroom apartment in Chicago. The film deals with civil rights, the role of women of colour in modern society and the pride of many black people in a changing society.
Sidney Poitier stars as Walter, a...
(complete A Raisin in The Sun review by Jessica Film Junkie)
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