Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

2000·55m
6.0/ 10 (2 votes)
Documentary

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

Writers

Prudence Glass

Where to Watch

Stream

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel

Cast

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Stanley Burnside

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator

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Lady Kendal Isaacs

Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Stanley Kramer

Stanley Kramer

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Philip Rose

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

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Orville Turnquest

Details

Language

en

Status

Released