A Raisin in the Sun

Film Review Synopsis A Raisin in the Sun, a play written by Lorraine Hansberry, adapted into a film in 1961 and details the life of the Younger family: Walter Lee, Ruth (Walters wife), Lena (Momma), Beneatha (Walters sister), and Travis (Walters son). The plot revolves around Walter, in particular, in his efforts to invest in a liquor license to improve his familys lifestyle. Moreover, Lena, Walters mother, receives a check for $10,000 dollars on behalf of Walter Sr.s work, after his death, and Walter Jr. persists to harass Lena for the money. Consequently, Lena decides to purchase a house in Clive-land Park, a predominate White neighborhood, causing Walter to become hysterical. However, Lena eventually gives Walter $6,500 dollars, and he losses the money. Certainly, Walter desired to sell the house to the Welcoming Committee, but maintains composure and the family decide to remain a proud people. Overall, there were a few differences from the play and the film of A Raisin in the Sun. In the movie, Lena gives Walter $6, 500 dollars in the Kitty Kat bar, but the plays settling remained in the apartment. Also, Asagai, portrayed in the film as Beneathas teacher, does not have a description in the play. In short, the movie was detailed and represented the play immensely. What struck me in both the film and play, involved Walter falling to his knees, after losing the $6, 500 dollars, as he screamed, Ill be fine, in prospect of selling the house to the White real estate agent. I saw this scene as defining the submission of Blacks while in economic prosperity. Furthermore, as Lena confronts Walter, there held a sense of pride and hope to overcome such disparity.