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ABA Division for Public Education: Resources on Diversity and the Law: Films N-R




 

Diversity and the Law
Film Titles N-R

Native Son -- Screen adaption of Richard Wright's 1940 masterpiece in which a poor young black man with aspirations for a better life is accused of murder. With Victor Love, Geraldine Page and Oprah Winfrey. (101 minutes) R

Nine to Five -- Three secretaries wreak revenge on their sexist, egomaniacal boss. What are the legal means for addressing these problems? With Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. (110 minutes) PG

On the Nickel -- Compassionate dramatization about homeless derelicts on L.A.'s skid row. With Donald Moffat and Ralph Waite. (96 minutes) R

Passion Fish --   A woman confronts new physical, psychological and social barriers after a taxicab accident leaves her paralyzed. With Alfre Woodard and Mary McDonnell. (134 minutes) R

Philadelphia --  An AIDS-infected attorney battles for his civil rights with the help of another attorney who must confront his own prejudices as the case proceeds. With Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. (119 minutes) R

A Raisin in the Sun (1961) -- Outstanding adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's play about a black family that moves into a white neighborhood in the 1950s. With Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. (128 minutes) NR

A Raisin in the Sun (1988) -- Excellent made-for-TV update. With Danny Glover and Esther Rolle. (171 minutes)


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