Sidney
“The life and legacy.”
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
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Cast
25 people
Sidney Poitier
Self
Known for
In the Heat of the Night
The Jackal
Harry Belafonte
Self
Known for
Bobby
Carmen Jones
Halle Berry
Self
Known for
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
X-Men: The Last Stand
Nelson George
Self
Also in
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
The Last Critic
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Known for
Watchmen
Enemy Mine
Aram Goudsouzian
Self
Katharine Houghton
Self
Known for
The Last Airbender
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Quincy Jones
Self
Also in
Jazz Icons - Quincy Jones Live in '60
Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Lenny Kravitz
Self
Known for
The Hunger Games
Shotgun Wedding
Spike Lee
Self
Known for
Do the Right Thing
Malcolm X
Lulu
Self
Known for
To Sir, with Love
Joanna Shimkus
Self
Known for
The Last Adventure
Reginald Hudlin Director · Jesse James Miller Writer Matthew Chavez Cinematographer
United States release September 22, 2022 · Produced in United States, Canada · Production Network Entertainment, Hudlin Entertainment
Production
Harpo Productions
Production
Network Entertainment
Production
Hudlin Entertainment
Production
United States · Canada
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · September 10, 2022
Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
United States · September 22, 2022
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