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To Be Young, Gifted and Black
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
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  2. To Be Young, Gifted and Black

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

1972
1h 25m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 25m

Storyline

A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Jan 20, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Michael Schultz
Michael Schultz
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Self and other assorted characters

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeil

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones

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