A Raisin in the Sun (1961 film)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation film adaptation of a play
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
Golden Globe nomination
gptkbp:based_on A Raisin in the Sun (play)
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Richard_H._Kline
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:depicts struggles for a better life
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Daniel_Petrie
gptkbp:edited_by Marjorie Fowler
gptkbp:features generational conflict
socioeconomic issues
personal dreams
a house purchase
conflict over money
gptkbp:follows the Younger family
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2008_film)
gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2014_film)
gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2019_film)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A Raisin in the Sun (1961 film)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:theatre
subsequent films about race
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:political_movement
African American culture
gptkbp:inspired television adaptations
theater adaptations
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Laurence_Rosenthal
gptkbp:notable_quote “ Man say: I got to change my life, I’m tired of just hanging on.”
“ It’s all a matter of ideas, and if you can change ideas, you can change a world.”
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date April 15, 1961
gptkbp:released gptkb:1961
gptkbp:remake gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2008_film)
gptkbp:runtime 128 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Lorraine_Hansberry
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Brock_Peters
gptkb:Louis_Gossett_Jr.
gptkb:Ruby_Dee
gptkb:Diana_Sands
gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:themes gptkb:TV_series
racial discrimination
family dynamics
dreams and aspirations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:A_Raisin_in_the_Sun_(2008)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5