A Raisin in the Sun (Criterion Collection)

Groundbreaking film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's stage drama follows a black Chicago family's attempt to get out of the slums and build a better life for themselves. Suddenly in possession of a large insurance payment after the passing of a relative, the family members each have specific ideas on how to use the money--and they are not all in agreement. Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, and Diana Sands star; look for a young Louis Gossett. 128 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurettes; theatrical trailer. Two-disc set.