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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

(2000)

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Lee Grant
  2. Producer : Mary Beth Yarrow,Prudence Glass
  3. Writer : Prudence Glass
  4. Cast : Stanley Burnside,Lee Grant,Lady Kendal Isaacs,Norman Jewison,James Earl Jones,Quincy Jones,Stanley Kramer,Philip Rose,Robert Townsend,Orville Turnquest,Sidney Poitier

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Original TitleSidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2000-02-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 55m

Genres

  • Documentary

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