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To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1972)
TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, Drama

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To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1972)

TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, Drama

The life and times of Lorraine Hansberry, an African-American writer and political activist, whose semi-autobiographical 1957 play "A Raisin in the Sun" became the first show on Broadway authored by an African-American.

Director

Michael Schultz (as Michael A. Schultz)

Writers

Lorraine Hansberry (writings) | Robert Nemiroff (play)

Producer

Robert M. Fresco

Cinematographer

Paul Goldsmith

Editor

Victoria Hochberg

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Jan 20, 1972 (United States)

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Ruby Dee Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters See fewer	American Gangster (2007)
Al Freeman Jr. Actor Actor See fewer	Malcolm X (1992)
Claudia McNeil Actress Actress See fewer	A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
Lauren Jones Actress Actress See fewer	Juice (1992)
Barbara Barrie Actress Actress See fewer	Breaking Away (1979)
Roy Scheider Actor Actor See fewer	Jaws (1975)
Blythe Danner Self and other assorted characters Self and other assorted characters See fewer	Meet the Parents (2000)