Storyline

Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.

Key Information

Director Lee Grant
Writers Prudence Glass
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Stanley Burnside

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator

Lady Kendal Isaacs

Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Stanley Kramer

Stanley Kramer

Philip Rose

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Orville Turnquest

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Frequently Asked Questions

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light was released on February 2, 2000.

The runtime of Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is 55m.

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is a Documentary movie.

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light was directed by Lee Grant.

The main cast of Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light includes Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs.

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is originally in English.