Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 2, 2000

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Lee Grant,Lady Kendal Isaacs,Robert Townsend,Norman Jewison,Sidney Poitier,Philip Rose,Quincy Jones,James Earl Jones,Orville Turnquest,Stanley Burnsideand 1 more

Director

Lee Grant

Writer

Prudence Glass

Producer

Prudence Glass,Mary Beth Yarrow

Cinematography

Sławomir Grünberg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0279411