Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

54mDocumentary Biography

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.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; ... Read more

Starring Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs, Norman Jewison, James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, Stanley Kramer, Philip Rose, Robert Townsend, Orville Turnquest

Watch "Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light" on MAX released in 2000. It's a documentary and biography movie.