A Raisin In The Sun (1961)

1961 • 127 minute

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RAISIN IN THE SUN is a groundbreaking drama celebrating the human spirit, featuring an electrifying performance by Academy Award(r) winner Sidney Poitier (Best Actor, Lilies of the Field, 1963). The Younger family, frustrated with living in their crowded Chicago apartment, sees the arrival of a $10,000 insurance check as the answer to their prayers. Matriarch Lena Younger (Claudia McNeil) promptly puts a down payment on a house in an all-white suburban neighborhood. But the family is divided when Lena entrusts the balance of the money to her mercurial son Walter Lee (Poitier), against the wishes of her daughter (Diana Sands) and daughter-in-law (Ruby Dee). It takes the strength and integrity of this African-American family to battle against generations of prejudice to try to achieve theirpiece of the American Dream. © 1961, renewed 1989 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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This movie really shows you what sacrificing your dreams really means. And overcoming prejudice, holding your head high and moving forward. What family is and the trust and the love one should have in each other. Just an all around good movie with great actors.

Liked the 2008 remake, but the original is a CLASSIC! Sidney Poitier has to be one of Hollywood's finest!

Great movie!!! Have to really pay attention to trually understand the point of the movie!!