IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Follow the real life story of Sidney Poitier, the Oscar winner of 1964.Follow the real life story of Sidney Poitier, the Oscar winner of 1964.Follow the real life story of Sidney Poitier, the Oscar winner of 1964.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 6 nominations
Willie Blue
- Self
- (as Reverend Willie Blue)
Juanita Poitier
- Self
- (as Juanita Hardy)
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
- Self
- (as Sydney Poitier Heartsong)
Joanna Shimkus
- Self
- (as Joanna Shimkus Poitier)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe footage of Poitier telling his life story is from nearly eight hours of unaired footage of interviews conducted by the film's producer, Oprah Winfrey, in 2012.
- Quotes
Denzel Washington: When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.
- ConnectionsFeatures The Emperor Jones (1933)
Featured review
What a Beautiful Life
I gave this film a 10 not just because Sidney Poitier was such a powerful light in his life, but because of the wonderful storytelling of his life. I found myself smiling for most of the duration of the film. The images and commentary from the people who knew him best are extraordinary. The addition of some private home movies is an added plus. The film is an honorable memorial for an honorable man. Not sure this world will produce another like him. Thank you for telling his phenomenal story. We did not forget about him. I am inspired by his life and the film brought back memories of my childhood movie going experiences and how they made me fee. Awesome job.
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- KassyL
- Oct 18, 2022
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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