# A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

> A cramped Chicago household confronts racism, economic frustration, and clashing dreams when an unexpected inheritance makes a new life seem possible.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18172

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Daniel Petrie
- Cast: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands, Ivan Dixon, John Fiedler, Louis Gossett Jr., Steven Perry
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055353/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, intimate, tense, classic film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A family's dreams hang in the balance as they confront their harsh reality and fight for a better life.

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