Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
2000, English. Directed by Lee Grant.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 February 2000
- Written by
- Prudence Glass
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Who directed Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) was directed by Lee Grant and stars Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs.