Sidney Poitier - The man who changed Hollywood
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Sidney Poitier was a highly accomplished actor who played a significant role in bridging racial divides in film and society. In 1964, he became the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, marking a historic milestone in Hollywood and establishing him as an international Black superstar. Born and raised in the Bahamas under economically disadvantaged conditions, Poitier received only a limited formal education. Despite these challenges, he rose to prominence as a committed artist and political figure. This documentary explores the key influences and compromises in his life, offering a personal look at the journey of the actor and director, who passed away in January 2022 at the age of 94.
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Edited by Mark MossmannShot by Lur WangenheimScored by Andre Feldhaus
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16 unique people credited
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Sidney Poitier
as Self - Subject
Harry Belafonte
as Self - Friend
Gregg Champion
as Self - Director
Percival Everett
as Self - Writer
Lee Grant
as Self - Actress
Foster Hirsch
as Self - Writer
Tina Lifford
as Self - Actress
Mia Mask
as Self - Professor of Film
Oliver Mommsen
as Narrator
Barack Obama
as Self - President
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