A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
February 25, 2008Release Date
A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
February 25, 2008Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently A Raisin in the Sun is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV
Streaming in:🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Cast & Crew.
Sean Combs
Walter Lee Younger / Executive Producer
Sanaa Lathan
Beneatha Younger
Audra McDonald
Ruth Younger
Phylicia Rashād
Lena Younger
Bill Nunn
Bobo
David Oyelowo
Joseph Asagai
Ron Cephas Jones
Willy Harris
Sean Patrick Thomas
George Murchison
John Stamos
Carl Linder
Sandi Ross
Earline Johnson
Rudy Webb
Mr. Johnson
Martin Roach
Walter Lee Sr.
Rosemary Dunsmore
Mrs. Arnold
Paul Stephen
Mr. Arnold
Emily Swiss
Priscilla Holiday
Yanna McIntosh
Miss Tilly
Jean Daigle
Cop
Dan Warry-Smith
Grocery Clerk
Elle Downs
Cocktail Waitress
James Kirchner
Mailman
Earl McLean Jr.
Bubba
Gene Mack
Bartender
Demo Cates
Sax Player
Justin Martin
Travis Younger
Morgan Freeman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Paris Qualles
Teleplay
Kenny Leon
Director
Mervyn Warren
Songs / Original Music Composer
Lorraine Hansberry
Theatre Play
Susan Batson
Executive Producer
Royce bergman
Co-Producer
David Binder
Executive Producer
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
A Raisin in the Sun is a 2008 American period drama television film directed by Kenny Leon and starring Sean Combs, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, and Sanaa Lathan. The teleplay by Paris Qualles is based on the award-winning 1959 play of the same name by Lorraine Hansberry and is the third film adaptation of that play following the 1961 film that starred Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, and Diana Sands, and the 1989 TV version on PBS' American Playhouse starring Danny Glover, and Esther Rolle.
A Raisin in the Sun debuted at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast by ABC on February 25, 2008. According to Nielsen Media Research, the program was watched by 12.8 million viewers and ranked #9 in the ratings for the week ending March 2, 2008.