A raisin in the sun [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures ; producers, David Susskind and Philip Rose ; screenplay writer, Lorraine Hansberry ; director, Daniel Petrie.
Film of the award-winning play about a struggling black family living on Chicago's South Side and the impact of an unexpected insurance bequest. Each family member sees the bequest as the means of realizing dreams and of escape from grinding frustrations.
Record details
- ISBN: 0767828062
- ISBN: 9780767828062
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 128 min.) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, 1999.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the stage play by Lorraine Hansberry.Includes full screen and widescreen versions.Originally released as a motion picture in 1961.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music by Laurence Rosenthal.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital mono.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Thai subtitles; Closed-captioned.
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- Subject:
- Minorities > Illinois > Chicago > Drama.
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Available copies
- 23 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 26 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County Library | DVD Rai (Text) | 38801101291612 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Film of the award-winning play about a struggling black family living on Chicago's South Side and the impact of an unexpected insurance bequest. Each family member sees the bequest as the means of realizing dreams and of escape from grinding frustrations.
