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A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
Good music, but still some potential
The movie "A Raisin in the Sun" which was produced by Kenny Leon in 2008 and based on the novel by Lorraine Hansberry is an impressive film that consists of several interesting elements. The author introduces them to convey the message that African Americans often see themselves confronted with racism and discrimination.
To begin with the differences between the book and the film, one can say that the settings used in the film are more diverse as provided in the book so that the story happens in different places. Moreover, the scenes in the film are often presented in a more dramatic way than in the book which might disturb some people. Nevertheless, I were positively surprised by the film because the director decided (several times) to add new scenes (for example the scene when Mama searches for an adequate house) or to change them (for example when Ruth considers an abortion). For that reason, even people who have already read the novel should consider to watch the movie as well because there are some really impressive scenes. I highly recommend to watch them.
Talking now about the music, I would like to say that the producers chose quite matching songs because the rather dramatic music really fits to the story and to the personal problems of the characters. It could be mentioned that dramatic and sad scenes are underlined by rather quiet music and violinos whilst the happy parts of the story are supported by the use of trumpets and Jazz music. In addition, personal scenes are emphasized by the use of only one instrument. For that reason, the choice of music and the instruments that are used in the single scenes help to underline the importance of the whole story.
As I would like to come to an conclusion now, I recommend this film to everyone who already read the novel. Seeing the differences between the drama and the film could really help you to understand the problems Lorraine Hansberry tried to express by writing "A Raisin in the Sun". Moreover, I think that the music in the movie underlines the feelings of the protagonists in a very striking way. All in all, I would finish then by saying that even though the film might be a bit difficult to watch, it is full of potential and as the topic of racism and discrimination is still relevant today, I really recommend it!!
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