'A Raisin in the Sun'ABC 8 ET/PT Monday, February 25
Sean Combs on bringing A Raisin in the Sun to another generation: "We felt it was important to expose it to a new audience. Lorraine Hansberry [the play's author] is our African-American Shakespeare," said Combs on "Good Morning America" today. (ABC News)
Sean Combs' interview with Kae Williams at newsblaze.com who gives the film 4 stars:
KW: Diddy, did you speak to Sidney Poitier, who originated your role on Broadway back in 1959, in preparation?
SC: Yes, yes. When I got offered the role, I immediately called Sidney Poitier, reached out to him, because I just wanted to tell him myself. And he was very excited and he's been very supportive. He just literally passed me the baton, and we went out to lunch in L.A. He really supported me and gave me confidence, and so did Ruby Dee and Ozzie Davis. They took me under their wing, because they felt it was important to share this story with a new generation. (More of the Q&A at newsblaze.com)
Producer Craig Zadan on airing the movie at Sundance Film Festival: "Sundance was sort of negative," Zadan says later from his L.A. offices. "We asked them just to look at it, no hard feelings if they didn't like it. It took them three months, and when they finally did, they said they'd be thrilled to show it." (USAToday.com)A Raisin in the Sun Trailer:
Background: Set in 1950s Chicago, the drama centers on the Younger family, who anxiously awaits a $10,000 insurance check - and the ensuing squabbles over how to spend it. Looking to assert his manhood and to use the money to finance his dreams of owning a business, Walter Lee (Combs) finds himself at odds with his widowed mother, Lena (Rashad), his ambitious sister, Beneatha (Lathan) and long-suffering wife, Ruth (McDonald). (AP)
Did you know: The film was shot in just 24 days.
What People Are Saying About A Raisin in the Sun:
'A Raisin in the Sun' still has powerful message: The Buffalo News
ABC's 'Raisin in the Sun' retains its power: Contra Costa Times
A 'Raisin In The Sun' Reprise: Hartford Courant
A stellar production of 'Raisin in the Sun': ScrippsNews
Deferred Dreams That Resonate Across Decades: New York Times
'Raisin in the Sun:' Diddy is simply Sean Combs; Maybe that transition from music to acting won't be too hard after all: Remote Access
"Diddy" Combs makes personal history at Sundance: ABC News
ABC revival shows that, 50 years later, 'Raisin' still bright: Philly Daily News
I loved this play, I can't wait to watch it!
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ReplyDeleteAs explained by Juan Perez over on Highbrid Nation, Raisin in the Sun is doing big things. It is a made for television movie that they are promoting with a major release budget for DVD. For those, like myself, who missed it the first time around you can now see Diddy giving and Oscar worthy performance...well not really, lol.
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