Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart(2017)
Artist. Activist. Rebel. Visionary.
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart Synopsis
On March 11, 1959, Lorraine Hansberry’s 'A Raisin in the Sun' opened on Broadway and changed the face of American theater forever. As the first-ever black woman to author a play performed on Broadway, she did not shy away from richly drawn characters and unprecedented subject matter. The play attracted record crowds and earned the coveted top prize from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. While the play is seen as a groundbreaking work of art, the timely story of Hansberry’s life is far less known.
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart (2017) is a documentary film directed by Tracy Heather Strain, released on October 14, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tracy Heather Strain
- Writers:
- Tracy Heather Strain
- Producers:
- Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
- Cinematographer:
- Rick Butler
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures, ITVS, Black Public Media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Endowment for the Arts, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Independent Film Producers (IFP)
- Status:
- Released
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
as Narrator (voice)
Anika Noni Rose
as Lorraine Hansberry (voice)
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Sidney Poitier
as Self
Glynn Turman
as Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Self
Lorraine Hansberry
as Self (archive footage)
- Shauneille Perry
Shauneille Perry
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tracy Heather Strain, written by Tracy Heather Strain, produced by Tracy Heather Strain and Randall MacLowry.
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Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart?
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The main cast of Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart (2017) includes LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier and Glynn Turman. The film was directed by Tracy Heather Strain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart released?
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Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart was released on October 14, 2017 and runs for 1h 58m.
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Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart (2017) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.