Sidney Poitier Documentary: Release Date, Cast And More

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Sidney Poitier arrived in Hollywood in 1950, four years before the injustice of segregation in public schools was challenged in front of the Supreme Court and five years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Before Poitier, Black actors were often cast as servants or slaves, but Poitier refused to accept these disrespectful roles. Poitier refused to fade into the background and became a leading man, paving the way for future Black actors. Throughout his 50 year career, Poitier portrayed a doctor, minister, a teacher, and a detective in films that often called out bigotry and racism in American society.
Apple TV+ has announced an upcoming documentary about Poitier and his life, which will span...
Sidney Poitier arrived in Hollywood in 1950, four years before the injustice of segregation in public schools was challenged in front of the Supreme Court and five years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Before Poitier, Black actors were often cast as servants or slaves, but Poitier refused to accept these disrespectful roles. Poitier refused to fade into the background and became a leading man, paving the way for future Black actors. Throughout his 50 year career, Poitier portrayed a doctor, minister, a teacher, and a detective in films that often called out bigotry and racism in American society.
Apple TV+ has announced an upcoming documentary about Poitier and his life, which will span...
- 8/18/2022
- by Christian Gainey
- Slash Film
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