Guide Note
A Raisin in the Sun is a television movie based on a 1959 play of the same name. It was originally broadcast February 25, 2008, on ABC Television.1 The movie focuses on an African American family living on the Southside of Chicago. While the entire family dreams of moving out of their apartment, they all have different ideas of how to spend a $10,000 insurance check. The title was inspired by a Langston Hughes poem about how dreams that are put off dry up like raisins in the sun. A Raisin in the Sun stars Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan, all of whom reprised their roles from the 2004 Broadway revival.2
Fast Facts
- Directed by: Kenny Leon
- Written by: Paris Qualles based off Lorraine Hansberry's play
- Starring: Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan, and John Stamos
- Release Date: February 25, 2008
- Run Time: 180 minutes with commercials
Emmy Nominations
On July 17, 2008, The Emmy Awards nominations were announced. A Raisin in the Sun racked up three nominations, including Outstanding Made For Television Movie.3 Phylicia Rashad is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini Series or a Movie, with Audra McDonald in the running for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Emmy winners will be announced on September 21.
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