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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

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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.

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What is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) about?

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.

Who stars in Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light stars Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant (Narrator), Lady Kendal Isaacs, Norman Jewison, James Earl Jones. The film was directed by Lee Grant.

How long is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light has a runtime of 55 min and premiered in 2000.

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