Sidney(2022)
The life and legacy.
Sidney Synopsis
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.
Sidney (2022) is a documentary film directed by Reginald Hudlin, released on September 10, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry and Nelson George. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Reginald Hudlin
- Writers:
- Jesse James Miller
- Producers:
- Oprah Winfrey, Derik Murray
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Chavez
- Production:
- Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment, Hudlin Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Sidney (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sidney before you stream it.
Sidney Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Halle Berry
as Self
Nelson George
as Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Self
- Aram Goudsouzian
Aram Goudsouzian
as Self
Katharine Houghton
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Lenny Kravitz
as Self
Spike Lee
as Self
Lulu
as Self
Joanna Shimkus
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, written by Jesse James Miller, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Derik Murray.
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Sidney Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Sidney – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sidney online?
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Sidney (2022) is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sidney?
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The main cast of Sidney (2022) includes Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry, Nelson George and Louis Gossett Jr.. The film was directed by Reginald Hudlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sidney released?
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Sidney was released on September 10, 2022 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Sidney worth watching?
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Sidney (2022) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sidney?
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Yes. The official Sidney trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.