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Release Year2000
Runtime0h 55m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorLee Grant
WritersPrudence Glass
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSidney Poitier: One Bright Light
About Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
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.
Directed by Lee Grant, Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light leans on a strong ensemble — Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2000.
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