A Raisin in the Sun: The Unfilmed Original Screenplay [Mass Market Paperback]

Lorraine Hansberry (Author), Robert Nemiroff (Editor), Margaret B. Wilkerson (Introduction), Spike Lee (Commentary)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995

The Unfilmed Original Screenplay of an American classic.

This is a landmark volume of the epic, original film script written by Lorraine Hansberry, adapted from her stage play. But movie audiences did not know that nearly a third of her powerful screenplay had been cut. This edition restores all of these deletions and delivers the screenplay that is true to Hansberry's vision.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The film version of Hansberry's landmark play A Raisin in the Sun (1961) was the first depiction of African American life seen by mainstream America. Hansberry included in her screen version several scenes of the Younger family interacting with the white world to show their deprivation and the subtle forms of racism they encountered in their everyday lives. In typical Hollywood fashion most of those scenes were cut, which softened the drama's angry voice. This new edition of the uncut original was edited by Hansberry's ex-husband and literary executor Nemiroff, who made a lifelong commitment to seeing that Hansberry's talent was fully recognized. African American collections as well as film collections will find this script of interest.
- Marcia L. Perry, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Mass.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Signet (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451183886
• ISBN-13: 978-0451183880
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Movies > General
  • #70 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > Drama > United States

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9, December 5, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: A Raisin in the Sun: The Unfilmed Original Screenplay (Plume) (Paperback)

i though that the raisin in the sun was a very informative play. It touched on many themes that touched eveybody. Such as the false pride that money brings. Walter lee's obession with money was clearly stated and illustrated. My expectations were that walter lee would sell the house and obtain the money,but it did not happen. He was a bigger man and realized that his dream of becoming rich was nothing compared to the actulaziation of a sane mind. Walter lee is a man in all of us. He is the common man of today

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOstiantance y cinco y beta !, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Raisin in the Sun: The Unfilmed Original Screenplay (Mass Market Paperback)

Asa y triente wete y bilifico!

Asia magnifico bujione la trakento

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Finish, October 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Raisin in the Sun: The Unfilmed Original Screenplay (Plume) (Paperback)

Why didn't the author finish the play and tell us what happened to everybody? How did they get enough money to pay for the house? Whatever happened to Beneatha being a doctor, did she go to Africa and marry Asagai? There were a lot of things left out that should have been addressed.