
Film
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
1972 · 1h 25m · Drama · TV Movie
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- 7.0
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Overview
A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.
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
Crew
- Michael SchultzDirector
- Robert NemiroffWriter
- Lorraine HansberryWriter
- Robert M. FrescoProducer
- Paul GoldsmithDirector of Photography
- Howard RobertsOriginal Music Composer
- Victoria HochbergEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 20, 1972
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
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