Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000)

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.

Released

2000-02-02

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

55 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Lee Grant

TMDB rating

6.7/10 from 3 votes