Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
“Artist. Activist. Rebel. Visionary.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Tracy Heather Strain
- Writer
- Tracy Heather Strain
- Producers
- Michael Kantor, Sally Jo Fifer, Chiz Schultz, Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
- Production
- American Masters Pictures, ITVS, Black Public Media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Endowment for the Arts
Frequently asked questions
What is Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart rated?
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Who directed Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart?
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart was directed by Tracy Heather Strain.
When was Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart released?
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart was released in 2017.
