A Raisin in the Sun

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1961
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:musical
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
various formats
the original stage play
gptkbp:addresses economic inequality
racial discrimination
identity and culture
family aspirations
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award
gptkbp:based_on A Raisin in the Sun (play)
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:2004
gptkb:2014
gptkb:Daniel_Petrie
gptkbp:character gptkb:Travis_Younger
gptkb:Lena_Younger
gptkb:Beneatha_Younger
gptkb:Walter_Lee_Younger
gptkb:Ruth_Younger
gptkbp:character_relationships generational conflict
identity crisis
economic struggle
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Charlotte_E._Smith
gptkbp:color Black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:American_theater
African American culture
inspired discussions on race relations
influential in African American cinema
highlighted generational conflicts
addressed economic struggles
depicted family dynamics
explored African American identity
significant in American theater
gptkbp:cultural_significance depicts African American life in the 1950s
gptkbp:deals_with dreams and aspirations
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:cultural_heritage
the American Dream
home ownership
intergenerational conflict
the struggles of African Americans
the struggles of African American families
gptkbp:director gptkb:Daniel_Petrie
gptkbp:discusses gptkb:cultural_identity
social mobility
home ownership
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:George_C._Stoney
gptkbp:explores gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:identity
racial discrimination
identity and heritage
gender roles
family dynamics
economic hardship
the American Dream
economic struggles
gptkbp:features gptkb:Lena_Younger
gptkb:Beneatha_Younger
gptkb:Walter_Lee_Younger
gptkb:Ruth_Younger
realism
symbolism
a multi-generational family
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:1961
gptkb:1973
gptkb:1989
gptkb:2008
gptkb:Louis_Gossett_Jr.
gptkb:Ruby_Dee
gptkb:Diana_Sands
gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:first_performance March 11, 1959
gptkbp:follows the Younger family
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has multiple productions
a significant cultural impact
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:Television_producer
stage revivals
gptkbp:has_been_restored gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:has_influenced subsequent playwrights
gptkbp:has_performed_at gptkb:various_countries
off-Broadway
on Broadway
gptkbp:has_received critical acclaim
gptkbp:has_themes gender roles
family dynamics
the American Dream
economic struggle
socioeconomic challenges
gptkbp:has_won gptkb:award
gptkbp:highlights gender roles
aspirations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A Raisin in the Sun
gptkbp:included theater anthologies
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
African American literature
social justice movements
African American theater
subsequent playwrights
future playwrights
film adaptations of plays
subsequent works of theater
subsequent films about race
subsequent African American playwrights
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
Lorraine Hansberry's life
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:literary_criticism
musical adaptations
numerous adaptations
theater productions worldwide
scholarly analysis
gptkbp:inspired_by Hansberry's own experiences
gptkbp:is performed worldwide
often studied in schools
a reflection of societal issues
a poignant exploration of dreams and reality
a staple in American literature
gptkbp:is_about economic opportunity
racial identity
the pursuit of dreams
African American family
a family's struggle
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_cited_in academic papers
literary studies
gptkbp:is_considered a classic of American theater
a landmark play
a pivotal work in African American literature
gptkbp:is_considered_as a classic of American literature
a classic of American theater
gptkbp:is_explored_in the American Dream
gptkbp:is_influenced_by the author's own experiences
gptkbp:is_notable_for its exploration of social issues
its realistic dialogue
its portrayal of African American life
gptkbp:is_noted_for its strong female characters
gptkbp:is_part_of American theater history
American literature curriculum
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a significant work in American drama
classic American play
important work in feminist literature
landmark in African American literature
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_National_Endowment_for_the_Arts
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:scholars
critics
gptkbp:is_set_in the 1950s
a single apartment
gptkbp:is_studied_in universities
academic settings
high schools
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic of American theater
gptkbp:motif gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:displacement
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:dreams
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:community
discrimination
hope
resilience
cultural pride
money
homeownership
the importance of dreams
aspiration
struggle for dignity
conflict between generations
hope for a better future
dream deferred
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Laurence_Rosenthal
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Travis_Younger
gptkb:Lena_Younger
gptkb:Beneatha_Younger
gptkb:Walter_Lee_Younger
gptkb:Ruth_Younger
gptkbp:notable_quote " What happens to a dream deferred?"
" I want to be a doctor"
" I want to fly"
" It's all a matter of ideas"
" We are people"
“ What happens to a dream deferred?”
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:Ethel_Barrymore_Theatre
gptkbp:performed_by high schools
community theaters
theaters worldwide
professional theater companies
college theaters
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:college
worldwide
high schools
in schools
community theaters
theaters worldwide
in community theaters
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1959
March 11, 1959
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1959
gptkbp:received gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
Tony Award nominations
Tony Award nomination
critical acclaim
gptkbp:release_date April 15, 1961
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1961
gptkbp:remake gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2008)
gptkbp:runtime 128 minutes
gptkbp:screenings gptkb:American_Film_Institute
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Lorraine_Hansberry
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Brock_Peters
gptkb:Ruby_Dee
gptkb:Diana_Sands
gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:themes gptkb:race
gptkb:dreams
gptkb:identity
racial discrimination
family dynamics
dreams and aspirations
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:won gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Lorraine_Hansberry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:theater
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3