CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 52m · PG-13
Sidney

The life and legacy.

69%(50)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byReginald Hudlin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
September 10, 2022
Studios
Network EntertainmentHarpo ProductionsHudlin Entertainment

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Self

Nelson George

Nelson George

Self

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Self

Aram Goudsouzian

Self

Katharine Houghton

Katharine Houghton

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

Self

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
Reginald Hudlin
Written by
Jesse James Miller
Produced by
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Derik Murray

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