Sidney is a biographical documentary directed by Reginald Hudlin it is about the life of Sidney Poitier one of the last remaining stars of the " Golden era of American Cinema " the United States born Bahamian actor who won the first competitive Oscar for a black male. His struggles as an individual before becoming a movie star. The man stood his ground and went on being an image for a generation of actors who followed behind.
Sidney Poitier's life is much more than being an actor but he was also a figure in the fight for equality through his actions and most notable his movies. He was in classics such as; In the Heat of the Night (1967), Guess Who 's Coming to Dinner (1967), and Patch of Blue (1965) these were the most exceptional ones in the issue of equality although his career will dwindle within the Blaxploitation era but he would still try to rekindle his fire by directing various comedies before starring in ground breaking inspirational movies.
In conclusion the life of Sidney Poitier is a rag to riches story and one of great inspiration and importance to black Hollywood and Hollywood in general. Sidney Poitier a life well lived.
Sidney Poitier's life is much more than being an actor but he was also a figure in the fight for equality through his actions and most notable his movies. He was in classics such as; In the Heat of the Night (1967), Guess Who 's Coming to Dinner (1967), and Patch of Blue (1965) these were the most exceptional ones in the issue of equality although his career will dwindle within the Blaxploitation era but he would still try to rekindle his fire by directing various comedies before starring in ground breaking inspirational movies.
In conclusion the life of Sidney Poitier is a rag to riches story and one of great inspiration and importance to black Hollywood and Hollywood in general. Sidney Poitier a life well lived.