Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light(2000)
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light Synopsis
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.
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) is a documentary film directed by Lee Grant, released on February 2, 2000 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs and Norman Jewison. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Grant
- Writers:
- Prudence Glass
- Producers:
- Mary Beth Yarrow, Prudence Glass
- Cinematographer:
- Slawomir Grünberg
- Status:
- Released
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Stanley Burnside
Stanley Burnside
Lee Grant
as Narrator
- Lady Kendal Isaacs
Lady Kendal Isaacs
Norman Jewison
James Earl Jones
Quincy Jones
Stanley Kramer
- Philip Rose
Philip Rose
Robert Townsend
- Orville Turnquest
Orville Turnquest
Sidney Poitier
Key crew
Directed by Lee Grant, written by Prudence Glass, produced by Mary Beth Yarrow and Prudence Glass.
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light online?
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light?
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The main cast of Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) includes Stanley Burnside, Lee Grant, Lady Kendal Isaacs, Norman Jewison and James Earl Jones. The film was directed by Lee Grant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light released?
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light was released on February 2, 2000 and runs for 55m.
Is Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light worth watching?
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.