Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 2, 2000

Runtime

0h 55m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

60%

Original Title

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Director

Lee Grant

Description

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.