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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

February 2, 2000
55m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

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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Director
Lee Grant
Cast
Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs, Norman Jewison, James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, Stanley Kramer, Philip Rose, Robert Townsend, Orville Turnquest
Release Date
February 2, 2000

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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