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To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Jan 20, 1972 · 1h 25m
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A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.

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CAST

Ruby Dee
Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters
Roy Scheider
Blythe Danner
Self and other assorted characters
Al Freeman Jr.
Claudia McNeil
Barbara Barrie
Lauren Jones
Directed by Michael Schultz

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
US

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