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Sidney

2022 · 112 min

A respectful, warmly told portrait that moves at an easy clip through a remarkable life, leaving you moved and quietly inspired.

Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry
Tagline
The life and legacy.
Overview
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.

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  • Apple TV
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Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • race
  • identity
  • justice
  • celebrity
  • art
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
Written by
Jesse James Miller
Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
112 min
Country
United States of America, Canada
Languages
English

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