To Be Young, Gifted and Black

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

5.0

January 20, 1972

1h 25m

DramaTV Movie

Overview

A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Top Cast

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