Description

BOWEN ISLAND FILM SOCIETY AND BOWEN REC PRESENT: A RASIN IN THE SUN A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Runtime: 128 minutes | Director: Daniel Petrie | Starring: Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil
A landmark in American cinema, A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of the Younger family, a Black family living in Chicago’s South Side, as they struggle with dreams, dignity, and discrimination. When they receive a $10,000 insurance check, each family member envisions a different future, however, their plans collide as they confront systemic racism and the challenges of holding onto hope. Adapted from Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking play, the film remains a powerful, deeply human portrait of ambition, identity, and the fight for a better life.
Doors at 5:30PM Film starts at 6:00PM

Age Category

Families

Location

BICC Theatre at BICC