A Raisin in the Sun
An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Released
- 2008
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.
Top credits
Sean 'Diddy' Combs — Walter Lee Younger
Sanaa Lathan — Beneatha Younger
Audra McDonald — Ruth Younger
Phylicia Rashad — Lena Younger
Awards
0 wins & 3 nominations
See all awards →Did you know
• Phylicia Rashad's sister, Debbie Allen, played "Beneatha Younger" in the Broadway musical, "Raisin".
• Despite the character of Beneatha being 20 years old, Sanaa Lathan was 36 years old at the time of the film's release.
• TV version of the Tony award-winning 2004 play revival, with same director and most of the lead-cast: Kenny Leon, Sean 'Diddy' Combs , Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan and Bill Nunn.
User reviews
I film well worth watching
DIDDY? Oh, no he diddn't!
This 2nd TV Remake of the Lorraine Hansberry classic works thanks to meticulous direction and the powerhouse performances from three exceptional actresses...
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Color
