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- Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands, Ivan Dixon and John Fiedler
- Director: Daniel Petrie
- Producer: Philip Rose and David Susskind
- Released: May 29, 1961
- Run time: 128 minutes
- Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry
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A Raisin in the Sun is a film based on the acclaimed play of the same name, written by Lorraine Hansberry. The film begins with The Youngers, Walter Lee, Ruth, Buneatha, Travis and Lena, living in a small apartment together. The death of Lena's husband, the family patriarch, has provided the family a financial windfall in the form of a life insurance settlement. Walter Lee sees the money as an opportunity to invest, while mother Lena wishes to buy a family home. Lena puts her trust in Walter Lee to make the right decision, as the choices he makes will shape the future of the Younger family for generations.
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Awards
For her role as Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun, Ruby Dee won The National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1961.National Board of Review: Awards for 1961 Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil were nominated that year at the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor and Actress in A Leading Role—Drama, but did not win.The Golden Globes: 1961 Awards Winners -
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How do scientist know the internal temperature of the sun? 1 AnswerThe following excerpt taken from www.popularmechanics.co.za website can be your answer. "By analyzing the color of the visible light emitted by the Sun, scient... read more
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