Raisin in the Sun
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Gives an introduction to the racial problems of the Negro based on Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin In The Sun. Tells about a son who assumes responsibility as the head of the family and tries to better himself and his family in the face of prejudice and poverty. Greg Morris performs lines from the play.
The Younger family - Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, younger sister Beneatha, son Travis and mother Lena - live in a small apartment in Chicago's south side. They are anticipating a life insurance check for Lena's husband's death in the amount of $10,000. Each of them has an idea as to what they would like to do with this money.
The Younger family - Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, younger sister Beneatha, son Travis and mother Lena - live in a small apartment in Chicago's south side. They are anticipating a life insurance check for Lena's husband's death in the amount of $10,000. Each of them has an idea as to what they would like to do with this money.
Credits
- Cast
- Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee
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Gives an introduction to the racial problems of the Negro based on Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin In The Sun. Tells about a son who assumes responsibility as the head of the family and tries to better himself and his family in the face of prejudice and poverty. Greg Morris performs lines from the play.
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