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Film Screening “A Raisin in the Sun” (1961)

Published: August 8, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: August 16, 2025
Where: Yorkville Library

Address: 222 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075, United States

Phone: +1 (212) 744-5824

Web: https://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/

Experience the timeless power of Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking play brought to life on screen in the 1961 classic, A Raisin in the Sun. Starring Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and Claudia McNeil, this gripping drama follows the Younger family in 1950s Chicago as they grapple with dreams, racial prejudice, and the struggle for a better life. A landmark in American cinema, the film remains a poignant exploration of hope, identity, and the cost of ambition.

Time: 2:00-4:30 pm EST

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