To Be Young, Gifted and Black (1981)

Synopsis: A poignant, intimate portrait of African-American poet and playwright Lorraine Hansberry, best known as the author of the stage play "A Raisin in the Sun." Adapted from Robert Nemiroff's stage... A poignant, intimate portrait of African-American poet and playwright Lorraine Hansberry, best known as the author of the stage play "A Raisin in the Sun." Adapted from Robert Nemiroff's stage play, which was based on Hansberry's personal memoirs and letters. [More]

Starring: Ruby Dee, Blythe Danner, Roy Scheider, Al Freeman

Starring: Ruby Dee, Blythe Danner, Roy Scheider, Al Freeman, Barbara Barrie, Claudia McNeil

Story: Lorraine Hansberry

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