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American Masters: Season 14, Episode 5Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2 Feb. 2000) 7.0
In this series entry, 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 ... See full summary » Director:Lee GrantWriter:Prudence Glass |
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Himself
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James Baldwin | ... |
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Janet G. Bostwick | ... |
Herself - Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Stanley Burnside | ... |
Himself - Nephew
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| Bill Clinton | ... |
Himself
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| Hillary Rodham Clinton | ... |
Herself
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Himself - Actor
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Himself - Producer
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Lady Kendal Isaacs | ... |
Herself - Family Friend
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Himself - Director
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Himself - Actor
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Himself - Producer
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Coretta Scott King | ... |
Herself
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In this series entry, 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. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>
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2 February 2000 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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Written by Quincy Jones, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Ray Charles (courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Music, Inc.)
Courtesy of EMI U Catalog, Inc.
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"In the Heat of the Night"Written by Quincy Jones, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Ray Charles (courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Music, Inc.)
Courtesy of EMI U Catalog, Inc.
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