Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood (2023)
Exceptionally talented actor and bridge-builder between black and white, a political icon and artist at the same time: that was Sidney Poitier. He made Hollywood history in 1964 when he became the first black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role − and thus became the first international black superstar. He grew up in poor circumstances in the Bahamas − with only a few years of schooling. Despite this humble start, Sidney Poitier became a film legend committed artistically and politically against all odds. What compromises did he have to make? What shaped him? This documentary gives an intimate insight into the eventful life of the actor and director, who died in January 2022 at the age of 94.
Cast
- Sidney Poitier - Self (archive footage)
- Lee Grant - Self
- Constance Towers - Self
- Foster Hirsch - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
civil rights, biography, usa cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood about?
- Exceptionally talented actor and bridge-builder between black and white, a political icon and artist at the same time: that was Sidney Poitier. He made Hollywood history in 1964 when he became the first black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role − and thus became the first international black superstar. He grew up in poor circumstances in the Bahamas − with only a few years of schooling. Despite this humble start, Sidney Poitier became a film legend committed artistically and politically against all odds. What compromises did he have to make? What shaped him? This documentary gives an intimate insight into the eventful life of the actor and director, who died in January 2022 at the age of 94.
- Who directed Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
- Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood was directed by Katja Runge, Henning van Lil.
- Who stars in Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
- Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood stars Sidney Poitier, Lee Grant, Constance Towers, Foster Hirsch.
- How long is Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
- Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
- Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood produced?
- Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood was produced in Germany.