(Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light)

Content: 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.

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Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

55 minutes

Year:

2000

Directors:

Lee Grant

Actors:

Narrator

Crews:

Producer

Director

Writer

Producer

Director of Photography