- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 131 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Paula Boudreau, Alexandra Cheron, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Elle Downs ... see all
- Director: Kenny Leon
- Plot: After moving to Chicago's South Side in the 1950s, a black family struggles to deal with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better life. Adapted for... Read more
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Critics Reviews
| Feb 22, 2008Chicago Tribune
The play is a product of its times; each character stands for a particular quality or viewpoint and the tidily structured "Raisin" arrives at a frankly unexpected happy ending.
And it's worth noting that even the smaller roles in "Raisin" are well played, especially David Oyelowo as Beneatha's African suitor.
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| Jul 03, 1970TV Guide Entertainment Network,
The cast of the ABC hit is not disappointed in the decision to save all new episodes for the new season.
Although neither Walsh or McDonald have any idea about future plot lines, McDonald is desperate to find out the outcome of her character's love triangle - as are her relatives.
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News
A Raisin in the Sun
pegasusnews.com –
2009-03-27
Broadcast tries to complete comeback
variety.com –
2008-08-08
For the first time since 2000, a broadcast net has broken cable's stronghold on Emmy's made-for-TV movie category, with ABC's revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" scoring a nomination. ... Full Article
Emmys: Sony Pictures TV's personal best
variety.com –
2008-07-15
Basic cablers weren't the only ones setting personal bests with Thursday's Emmy noms. Sony Pictures Television pulled in the most Emmy bids (29) in a single year in the studio's long history in television. ... Full Article
DVD Review: A Raisin in the Sun
monstersandcritics.com –
2008-05-27
A Raisin in the Sun, the highly acclaimed play, movie, and now Sony Television movie adaptation, is on DVD. This version stars Sean Combs (Walter Lee), Phylicia Rashad (Mama), Audra McDonald (Ruth), and Sanaa Lathan (Beneatha). ... Full Article
Raisin in the Sun
nytimes.com –
2008-02-25
"A Raisin in the Sun," which plays Monday night on ABC, is a cleanser for selves soiled by a thousand "Millionaire Matchmakers." It is a noble enterprise never dulled by its good intentions. ... Full Article

A Raisin in the Sun (2008)


