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.
Director: Lee Grant
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 2, 2000
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Slawomir Grünberg
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
movie business, biography, acting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light 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 directed Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
- Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light was directed by Lee Grant.
- Who stars in Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
- Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light stars Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs, Norman Jewison, James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones.
- How long is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
- Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
- Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is a Documentary film.