Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

2000/02/02 • Released • English

Documentary
6.0
55m

Overview

Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.

Director : Lee Grant

Casts

Stanley Burnside

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator

Lady Kendal Isaacs

Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Stanley Kramer

Stanley Kramer

Philip Rose

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Orville Turnquest

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

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