15 Great Black Performances Completely Overlooked By The Oscars - Page 9
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Deron Dalton
Claudia McNeil, A Raisin in the Sun
Is it just me or isn’t she underrated? Before Phylicia Rashad stepped foot into the role, McNeil played Lena Younger. And helped bring forth one of the greatest mother-son duo performances to screen. OK, the best. With Poitier, she carried this film. The Golden Globes realized that, why couldn’t the Oscars?
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