2000·55m·Documentary

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

6.7/ 10 · 3 votes

Directed by Lee Grant

Rating

6.7

3 votes

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.