Sidney

"The life and legacy."

2022 1h 52m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 51

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“The life and legacy.”

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Cast

Sidney Poitier
Self
Harry Belafonte
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Halle Berry
Self
Nelson George
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Louis Gossett Jr.
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Aram Goudsouzian
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Katharine Houghton
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Quincy Jones
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Reginald Hudlin
Writers: Jesse James Miller
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Reginald Hudlin, shot by Matthew Chavez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Kent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and Halle Berry carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The life and legacy.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16977750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Reginald Hudlin directs. Matthew Chavez behind the camera. Tony Kent cuts. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
3Directed by Reginald Hudlin, shot by Matthew Chavez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Tony Kent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and Halle Berry carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The life and legacy.".
7IMDB entry: tt16977750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.