The Enduring Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier, was born on this day, February 20, 1927. He was the FIRST Black man and Afro-Bahamian to win an Oscar for Best Actor for Lillies of the Field,  Poitier transformed how Black characters were portrayed on screen

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Full Interview with Sydney Poitier American Academy of Achievement, 2014

In the Heat of the Night Original Trailer 

Although he received numerous accolades throughout his life as an actor, film director, activist, and ambassador, Sidney Poitier once said: "If I'm remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty."

Sidney Poitier’s contribution to film

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner Original Trailer