Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood
Sidney Poitier - Der Mann, der Hollywood veränderte
Synopsis
Exceptionally talented actor and bridge-builder between black and white, a political icon and artist at the same time: that was Sidney Poitier. He made Hollywood history in 1964 when he became the first black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role − and thus became the first international black superstar. He grew up in poor circumstances in the Bahamas − with only a few years of schooling. Despite this humble start, Sidney Poitier became a film legend committed artistically and politically against all odds. What compromises did he have to make? What shaped him? This documentary gives an intimate insight into the eventful life of the actor and director, who died in January 2022 at the age of 94.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katja Runge, Henning van Lil
- Screenplay & Story
- Katja Runge, Henning van Lil
- Original Title
- Sidney Poitier - Der Mann, der Hollywood veränderte
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Florianfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katja Runge, Henning van Lil
Katja Runge, Henning van Lil
Mark Mossmann
Department Leadership Roster
Katja Runge
Director
Mark Mossmann
Editor
Katja Runge
Writer
Henning van Lil
Director
Henning van Lil
Writer
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What is Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood about?
Exceptionally talented actor and bridge-builder between black and white, a political icon and artist at the same time: that was Sidney Poitier. He made Hollywood history in 1964 when he became the first black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role − and thus became the first international black superstar. He grew up in poor circumstances in the Bahamas − with only a few years of schooling. Despite this humble start, Sidney Poitier became a film legend committed artistically and politically against all odds. What compromises did he have to make? What shaped him? This documentary gives an intimate insight into the eventful life of the actor and director, who died in January 2022 at the age of 94.
Who directed Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood was directed by Katja Runge, Henning van Lil.
Who stars in Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
The principal cast of Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood includes Sidney Poitier, Lee Grant, Constance Towers, Foster Hirsch, Joanna Shimkus.
When was Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood released and how long is it?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 52m.