With the passing of Sidney Poitier, there’s been lots of discussion on how he paved the way for many talented actors today. Perhaps, for some, there’s a need to revive his legacy so that younger generations can appreciate his life’s work.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - A Trailblazer With Moral Fortitude 01:33 - Sidney’s Early Life 03:14 - Sidney’s Early Career 04:47 - The Films of Sidney Poitier 09:06 - Sidney Poitier’s Legacy 10:22 - Outro
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Sidney Poitier wasn’t just a talented actor. He was an institution. He helped bring about a more respectable image of black Americans in cinema and television. He also wasn’t afraid to challenge racism through his art – whether it was in the Jim Crow South, apartheid South Africa, or the UK following the end of the British Empire.
His life serves as an inspiration to us all. He was born in Miami but spent much of his formative years in the rural areas of The Bahamas. He returned to Miami in his teens but soon left the South as he refused to put up with the oppressive Jim Crow laws. He was determined to live a life of dignity and respect and wanted to reflect these in his works.
From the get-go, he established himself as a risk taker. In the conservative 1950s, he appeared in the films No Way Out and Cry, The Beloved Country – both films that showcased the horrors of racism. The latter required him to film in apartheid South Africa while fooling the country’s immigration authorities.
In the 1960s, he appeared in films that challenged America’s racial hostility, anti-miscegenation laws, as well as the prejudice faced by immigrants in the UK. This was the decade where he shocked audiences through a tight slap!
He also created opportunities for other black actors and actresses. He directed films that told stories featuring ensembles of talented black entertainers. To this day, many black actors consider him an inspiration to their careers.
Let’s learn about Sidney Poitier’s life and career and his incredible legacy …
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