Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

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2000-02-02

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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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

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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.

Released

2000-02-02

Runtime

55

Director

Sławomir Grünberg

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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    Stanley Burnside

    Stanley Burnside
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    Lee Grant

    Lee Grant
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    Lady Kendal Isaacs

    Lady Kendal Isaacs
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    Norman Jewison

    Norman Jewison
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    James Earl Jones

    James Earl Jones
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    Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones
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    Stanley Kramer

    Stanley Kramer
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    Philip Rose

    Philip Rose
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    Robert Townsend

    Robert Townsend
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    Orville Turnquest

    Orville Turnquest
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    Sidney Poitier

    Sidney Poitier