To Be Young, Gifted and Black (1972)
Overview
A mosaic biopic on Lorraine Hansberry, based on the stage play combining her unpublished writings, letters, and diaries.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.035 |
Directed By
Michael Schultz
Crew
Paul Goldsmith
Howard Roberts
Victoria Hochberg
Robert Nemiroff
Robert M. Fresco
Michael Schultz
Lorraine Hansberry
TOP CAST
Ruby Dee
Lorraine Hansberry and other assorted characters
Blythe Danner
Self and other assorted characters
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