# A Raisin in the Sun \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

A Raisin in the Sun from The Criterion Collection is a DVD of Daniel Petrie’s film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s drama, starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. The two-disc release lists a 4K digital restoration and interviews and documentary material alongside the feature.

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- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 2782

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## At a glance

- Adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s drama about the Younger family, dreams deferred and tensions surrounding a life insurance payment.
- The film features Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee, with Daniel Petrie directing.
- Listed extras include interviews, a 1978 documentary excerpt, a trailer and an essay.
- The listing specifies DVD, NTSC and widescreen, not Blu-ray.

## Pros

- Two discs provide room for the feature and listed supplemental interviews and documentary material.
- English audio and English subtitles are listed.
- The story’s family and housing themes may suit discussion alongside the play or classroom study.

## Cons

- This is a DVD release, so it is not the format to choose if you specifically need a Blu-ray edition.

## Specifications

### Film and format
- Genre: Drama
- Format: DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language: English
- Runtime: 2 hours and 8 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
- Director: Daniel Petrie
- Actors: Ruby Dee;Sidney Poitier
- Release date: September 25, 2018
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Number of discs: 2
### Physical details
- Dimensions and weight: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.32 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers seeking the film adaptation of Hansberry’s drama with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee.
- Collectors interested in Criterion supplemental interviews and documentary material.
- Classroom or book-club discussion of the play’s themes and adaptation.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the performances, especially those of Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee, along with the emotional story and its lasting appeal. The supplied feedback also describes the character-driven film as useful for classroom discussion after reading the play. These are reported reactions, not guarantees of a particular viewing or teaching experience. The aggregate rating distribution is strongly weighted toward five-star ratings, though a small share is one- or three-star, and the rating data does not explain those less positive responses.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the central performances and the emotional, character-focused story.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the film as enduring and useful for classroom discussion alongside the play.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as a two-disc DVD in NTSC widescreen format, not Blu-ray.
### What supplemental material is listed?
The product description lists interviews, an excerpt from a 1978 documentary, a trailer and an essay, as well as the feature.
### Are subtitles included?
English subtitles are listed.

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