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Sidney

Sidney

Sidney

Sidney

The life and legacy.

2022•1h 52m•

★7.3(43 ratings)

Documentary

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.

Director

Reginald Hudlin

Writers

Jesse James Miller

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Main Cast

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Self

Nelson George

Nelson George

Self

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Self

Aram Goudsouzian

Aram Goudsouzian

Self

Katharine Houghton

Katharine Houghton

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

Self

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self

Lulu

Lulu

Self

Joanna Shimkus

Joanna Shimkus

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Reginald Hudlin

Writing

Writer: Jesse James Miller

Production

Producer: Oprah Winfrey
Producer: Derik Murray
Executive Producer: Reginald Hudlin
Executive Producer: Terry Wood
Executive Producer: Brian Gersh
Executive Producer: Joanna Shimkus

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Matthew Chavez

Editing

Editor: Tony Kent

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The life and legacy."

#2

The runtime is 112 minutes (1h 52m).

#3

It was a co-production between: United States of America, Canada.

#4

The film was directed by Reginald Hudlin.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jesse James Miller.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Matthew Chavez.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt16977750.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

43 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Sidney

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies:

Harpo Productions

Network Entertainment

Network Entertainment

Hudlin Entertainment

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