Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 25m

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

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Director

Michael Schultz

Cast

Ruby Dee as Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters Roy Scheider as Blythe Danner as Self and other assorted characters Al Freeman Jr. as Claudia McNeil as Barbara Barrie as

Crew

Paul Goldsmith — Director of Photography Victoria Hochberg — Editor Howard Roberts — Original Music Composer Robert Nemiroff — Writer Lorraine Hansberry — Writer Robert M. Fresco — Producer

Synopsis

A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.

Mood & Themes

writer american african american stage director a raisin in the sun female author

Key Collaborators

Michael Schultz Director Paul Goldsmith Director of Photography Victoria Hochberg Editor Howard Roberts Original Music Composer Robert Nemiroff Writer Lorraine Hansberry Writer Robert M. Fresco Producer

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