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Sidney (2022)

PG-13 · 2022-09-10 · 1h 46m · EN
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The life and the legacy.

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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Reginald HudlinDirectorJesse James MillerWriter

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Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierSelfQuincy JonesQuincy JonesSelfOprah WinfreyOprah WinfreySelfHarry BelafonteHarry BelafonteSelfHalle BerryHalle BerrySelfMorgan FreemanMorgan FreemanSelfNelson GeorgeNelson GeorgeSelfKatharine HoughtonKatharine HoughtonSelfLouis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.SelfAram GoudsouzianAram GoudsouzianSelfLenny KravitzLenny KravitzSelfSpike LeeSpike LeeSelf

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What is Sidney about?

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.

How long is Sidney?

Sidney has a runtime of 106 minutes.