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A Raisin in the Sun

A sudden inheritance from an insurance policy forces a struggling African American family to weigh the importance of financial security against the potential consequences of altering their tight-knit relationships.

A young man, Walter Lee Younger, feels trapped in his circumstances, living in a small apartment with his family, until a sudden financial surprise brings new possibilities.

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Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film

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Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier

Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN

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Info about A Raisin in the Sun

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, May 28, 1961

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,500,000.00

Genres:Drama