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Sidney

Sidney

The life and legacy.

20227.61h 52m

Overview

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 by Reginald Hudlin
Written by Jesse James Miller
Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Derik Murray
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Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

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Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

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Halle Berry

Halle Berry

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Nelson George

Nelson George

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Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

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Aram Goudsouzian

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Katharine Houghton

Katharine Houghton

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Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

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Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

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Spike Lee

Spike Lee

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About Sidney

Sidney is a documentary film released in 2022. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, it stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry. 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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