sidney poitier
It’s not about sensationalizing or even tarnishing the reputation of Sidney Poitier. Rather, the new documentary honors his humanity — every facet of it.
William Jackson Harper, Lorraine Toussaint and Brian Tyree Henry pay tribute to the heroic life of the pioneering actor and activist.
The "Bruised" actor praised the late icon for "paving the way for Black people to be seen and heard in the fullness of who we are.”
Denzel Washington hailed the late actor for opening doors "for all of us that had been closed for years."
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Obama presented Poitier, whose death was reported Friday, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
The trailblazer won an Academy Award for his work in 1964.
Officials said the Sidney Poitier New American Film School "will measure success not by exclusivity but by inclusivity."
"I smile every day, and I definitely didn't smile every day before," said Chris Rock.
Fifty years later, the crew of the movie reflects on its groundbreaking legacy.
Fifty years ago, a movie like "Get Out" couldn't have existed. But does this really mean progress?