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Cinema Sounds & SecretsEncore! - Tribute 10 Mini-Sode: Sidney PoitierEncore! Encore! This December Janet, John, (and Pen) wanted to revist the astounding life of the director of A Warm December, an extremely talented actor, activist, and diplomat... Sidney Poitier! Born in Miami, Florida on February 20th in 1927, this Bahamian-American actor changed the game for black actors forever in the motion-picture industry by becoming the African American to win the Academy Award for best actor and the first Black movie star. Even though he seemed destined for the stage and stardom, Poitier worked hard to amass such a massive career in Hollywood. He got his start in the American...
2025-12-2618 min
Screen DraftsSIDNEY POITIER mini-MEGA (with Oriana Nudo, Maureen Lee Lenker, & Imani Davis)One of our favorite traditions continues! Screen Drafts MVPs / hosts of the Hollywood-ography podcast Oriana Nudo and Maureen Lee Lenker have spent the last year and a half watching every single feature film made by legendary Oscar winner SIDNEY POITIER, and now, at the conclusion of their Poitier season, they are joined at the Draft Table by American Cinematheque programmer Imani Davis to competitively / collaboratively rank the 11 BEST! Want more Screen Drafts? Become a Booster! For just $5 a month get ad-free Main Feed episodes, plus monthly installments of The Franchise mini-Super Draft, The Marathon, Speed Drafts, and...
2025-12-163h 48
JACOBIN PodcastSidney Poitier war der erste Schwarze Hollywood-Star – von Angelika Nguyen
Der Film »Lilien auf dem Felde« von 1963 erzählt, wie sich ein Schwarzer Wanderarbeiter und fünf weiße Nonnen in Arizona unerwartet solidarisieren. Der Hauptdarsteller Sidney Poitier widersetzte sich dem Rassismus der USA – auf und abseits der Leinwand.
Artikel vom 12. Dezember 2023: https://jacobin.de/artikel/sidney-poitier-lilien-auf-dem-felde
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2025-05-2618 min
RTL - Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter: Sidney Poitier hätt 98 Joer kritt, 20/02/2025De Sidney Poitier ass eng absolutt Legend am Schauspill-Business. Fir seng Roll a "Lilies of the Field" krut de Poitier 1964 en Oscar - als éischten Afroamerikaner iwwerhaapt. Haut hätt de Sidney Poitier 98 Joer kritt.
2025-02-2002 minRTL - Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter: Sidney Poitier hätt 98 Joer kritt, 20/02/2025De Sidney Poitier ass eng absolutt Legend am Schauspill-Business. Fir seng Roll a "Lilies of the Field" krut de Poitier 1964 en Oscar - als éischten Afroamerikaner iwwerhaapt. Haut hätt de Sidney Poitier 98 Joer kritt.
2025-02-2002 min
Even the RichSidney Poitier: TrailblazerAs we continue to honor impactful artists during Black History Month, we turn to a legitimate legend - Sidney Poitier. Very few people have bucked as many odds as he did. After almost dying at birth, and growing up in near-poverty, Sidney immigrates to the US from from the Bahamas as a boy. Once there, he deals with racism, death threats, homelessness, and an industry that wants nothing to do with him. But he forges ahead, refusing to quit, and makes history with an Oscar win that opens the door - not only for Black people in Hollywood...
2025-02-1853 min
Conversations Beyond Their LivesEp 59- Sidney Poitier and Calvin LockhartIn this episode, host Victor Aether speaks with the AI personas of Sidney Poitier and Calvin Lockhart, two groundbreaking actors who transformed the film industry. Poitier reflects on his iconic roles and his impact on racial representation in Hollywood, while Lockhart discusses his work in portraying complex and empowering Black characters. Both share their experiences, challenges, and advice for young actors. Join Victor for an inspiring conversation about their extraordinary contributions to the art of acting and their lasting legacies in film.
2025-02-0308 min
The K-Rob CollectionAudio Antiques - Sidney Poitier, Film PioneerSidney Poitier was a trailblazing actor, film director, and diplomat who achieved numerous significant accomplishments throughout his career. As the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, he made history with his powerful performances in films such as "Lilies of the Field" and the 1967 classic, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Poitier's impact extended beyond the silver screen, as he used his influence to challenge racial stereotypes and advocate for civil rights. In 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to American culture, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of actors...
2024-12-3132 min
Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age PodcastEp. 262- Sidney Poitier- Interview with Joanna Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Joanna Poitier to the podcast. Joanna is the widow of Sidney Poitier and recently compiled a book of her husband’s greatest speeches. The speeches are originate from occasions ranging from awards shows, memorials, commencement ceremonies etc. Brandon and Joanna discuss the genesis of the book and how she decided which speeches to include.
“Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward” is available from Running Press wherever books are sold.
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2024-12-0500 min
The Front Row NetworkCLASSICS-Sidney Poitier-Interview with Joanna PoitierFront Row Classics is proud to welcome Joanna Poitier to the podcast. Joanna is the widow of Sidney Poitier and recently compiled a book of her husband's greatest speeches. The speeches are originate from occasions ranging from awards shows, memorials, commencement ceremonies etc. Brandon and Joanna discuss the genesis of the book and how she decided which speeches to include. "Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward" is available from Running Press wherever books are sold.
2024-12-0528 min
The Jan Price ShowJoanna Poitier - Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us ForwardActress and Co-Author Joanna Poitier discusses her new book, "Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward," with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey! "Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward" is available for purchase where books are sold.The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trai...
2024-11-2324 min
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward by Sidney Poitier, Joanna PoitierPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755114to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward
Author: Sidney Poitier, Joanna Poitier
Narrator: Sydney Tamiia Poitier Heartsong, Joanna Poitier, Rodney Gardiner, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 10 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new li...
2024-10-015h 10
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentSidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward by Sidney Poitier, Joanna PoitierPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755114 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward Author: Sidney Poitier, Joanna Poitier Narrator: Sydney Tamiia Poitier Heartsong, Joanna Poitier, Rodney Gardiner, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 10 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds...
2024-10-0103 min
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2024-08-2000 min
The Dream Catcher Podcast[Interview] The Art of Cultivating a Rich Inner Life (Inspired by the life of Sidney Poitier)We're all on a quest to discover ourselves, internalizing what we witness through experimenting, learning, and reflecting as we go along. To find real freedom, we must enter our interior world's gates.
One person who mastered the ability to self-reflect and operate from a place of authenticity is Sidney Poitier. The legendary Bahamian American actor, director, and producer broke the color barrier in the U.S. motion-picture industry by becoming the first African American to win an
Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964 for Lilies of the Field.
He came to defy the odds...
2024-08-2048 min
AntillesEpisode 03: SIDNEY POITIER Part 02In 1967, Sidney Poitier was at the height of his career and continued to make significant contributions to American cinema. One of the notable films he starred in during that year was "In the Heat of the Night," which was a critical and commercial success. Poitier's portrayal of Virgil Tibbs, a black police detective facing racial prejudice in a Southern town, earned him praise and recognition.
Throughout 1967, Sidney Poitier's performances continued to challenge racial stereotypes and advocate for equality in the film industry. His work in cinema during this period showcased his talent and commitment to portraying complex and impactful characters.
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2024-04-1747 minAntillesEpisode 02 Sidney PoitierMr. Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, and author. He was the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in the 1963 film "Lilies of the Field". Poitier is known for his roles in groundbreaking films that addressed issues of race and social justice. He was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and used his platform to advocate for equality and representation in Hollywood. In addition to his acting career, Poitier also directed several films, including "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner". He was awarded the Presidential...
2024-04-1041 min
Famous and GravyDefiant One (Sidney Poitier)This person died in 2022 at age 94. In 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Although often simmering with repressed anger, his characters responded to injustice with quiet determination. He once wrote “I felt very much as if I were representing 18 million people with every move I made.” In a departure from acting, he directed the 1980 comedy “Stir Crazy”, starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. He was the first black performer to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. His acting credits include “Blackboard Jungle”, “The Defiant Ones”, and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”. Today’s dead celebrity is Sidney Poitier.
2024-02-2158 min
Get Hooked On The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival EverettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/115942to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am Not Sidney Poitier
Author: Percival Everett
Narrator: Amir Abdullah
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 09-26-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 149 ratings
Genres: Satire
Publisher's Summary:
I was, in life, to be a gambler, a risk-taker, a swashbuckler, a knight. I accepted, then and there, my place in the world. I was a fighter of windmills. I was a chaser of whales. I was Not Sidney Poitier. Not Sidney Poitier is an amiable young man in an absurd country. The sudden death of his mother...
2023-09-267h 34Indulge In: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival EverettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/115942to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am Not Sidney Poitier
Author: Percival Everett
Narrator: Amir Abdullah
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 09-26-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 149 ratings
Genres: Satire
Publisher's Summary:
I was, in life, to be a gambler, a risk-taker, a swashbuckler, a knight. I accepted, then and there, my place in the world. I was a fighter of windmills. I was a chaser of whales. I was Not Sidney Poitier. Not Sidney Poitier is an amiable young man in an absurd country. The sudden death of his mother...
2023-09-267h 34
The Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseySean's Trip to Milwaukee's Haunted Pfister Hotel, Kenley Jansen's 400th save, That time Sean met Sidney PoitierMookie Betts opted out of staying at Milwaukee's haunted Pfister Hotel. Sean tells a story about staying there that takes a WILD turn in a completely different direction. We give props to Kenley Jansen for joining the 400 save club. Plus a random encounter Casey had with Sidney Poitier and why Chinch says Poitier's movie Shoot to Kill with Tom Berringer is a must watch! Video here: https://youtu.be/pp7UZJdFA30See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
2023-05-1122 min
Arts & IdeasSidney PoitierGuess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) tackled inter-racial relationships. In the Heat of the Night won the Best Picture Oscar in 1967. For Love of Ivy (1968) satirised white liberal attitudes and treated audiences to the indelibly suave image of Poitier eating sushi and talking Japanese. A new play at the Kiln Theatre in London explores the decisions Poitier had to make in his film career. The playwright Ryan Calais Cameron joins Matthew Sweet with film critic Jan Asante and biographer Aram Goudsouzian to look at the acting career of Sidney Poitier, the first Black actor to win the Best Actor Academy...
2023-05-0445 min
Janette's TV PodcastFighting for Who You Are & What You Believe In - The Movie Sidney documenting the late, great Sidney Poitier.
Whether you marched in the civil rights movement, personally experience, or know a visible minority who continues to experience racism in our society today (sadly, incidents of crimes against humanity, discrimination and racism are still reported regularly), Sidney is a documentary portrait of the late, great Sidney Poitier. Produced by Oprah Winfrey & Derik and directed by Reginald Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang, Marshall), this piece showcases his films, life story, and litany of accomplishments as an artist and activist who forever changed what it means to be Black in America.
Poitier’s own words provide the narrati...
2023-04-2811 min
Janette's TV PodcastTrailer Fighting for Who You Are & What You Believe In - The Movie Sidney documenting the late, great Sidney Poitier.Whether you marched in the civil rights movement, personally experience, or know a visible minority who continues to experience racism in our society today (sadly, incidents of crimes against humanity, discrimination and racism are still reported regularly), Sidney is a documentary portrait of the late, great Sidney Poitier. Produced by Oprah Winfrey & Derik and directed by Reginald Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang, Marshall), this piece showcases his films, life story, and litany of accomplishments as an artist and activist who forever changed what it means to be Black in America.Poitier’s ow...
2023-04-2801 minJanette's TV PodcastFighting for Who You Are & What You Believe In - The Movie Sidney documenting the late, great Sidney Poitier.Whether you marched in the civil rights movement, personally experience, or know a visible minority who continues to experience racism in our society today (sadly, incidents of crimes against humanity, discrimination and racism are still reported regularly), Sidney is a documentary portrait of the late, great Sidney Poitier. Produced by Oprah Winfrey & Derik and directed by Reginald Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang, Marshall), this piece showcases his films, life story, and litany of accomplishments as an artist and activist who forever changed what it means to be Black in America.Poitier’s ow...
2023-04-2811 min
Cinematic Omniverse051 - Sidney PoitierWhether you think of him as Dr. John Wayne Prentiss, Detective Virgil Tibbs, or just plain old “Sir,” Sidney Poitier is the colossal subject of this week’s filmopsis!Core Connections:No Way Out (1950, Dir. Joseph P. Mankewicz)The Jackal (1997, Dir. Michael Caton-Jones)Raisin in the Sun (1961, Dir. Daniel Petrie)Ghost Dad (1990, Dir. Sidney Poitier)Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.Visit us at slackandslashpod.comEmail us at slackandslash@gmail.com
2023-03-121h 06
BrewviesThe Defiant Ones: Sidney Poitier Meets Tony Curtis RunThe dailies are in and we’re watching The Defiant Ones! Our 19th episode and last of the Sidney Poitier run. We cross over to a Tony Curtis run with this groundbreaking film that nabbed both stars' academy award nominations. Directed by future-friend of Poitier’s, Stanley Kramer (who also directed Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner), this film marked a new journey for Poitier and Curtis on the screen as they sought to reimagine what a story could do. So, pour yourself a Manhunt and hit play — Brewvies is back!
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2023-02-0846 min
Oscars & Himbeeren - der Film- und Serien-PodcastDoku über Sidney Poitier - Ikone, Bürgerrechtler, Hollywood-StarSidney Poitier war 94 Jahre alt, als er im Januar 2022 in Los Angeles starb. Sein Leben war geprägt von beruflichen wie persönlichen Erfolgen und Niederlagen. Sein Oscar-Gewinn 1964 als "Bester Hauptdarsteller" für das Comedy-Drama "Lilien auf dem Felde" wird auf ewig in die Annalen der Filmgeschichte eingebrannt sein.Als er 1967 im Film "In der Hitze der Nacht" in der Rolle des Polizisten Virgil Tibbs den rassistischen Baumwollfarmer Eric Endicott (Larry Gates) ohrfeigte, schallte diese Ohrfeige um den gesamten Erdball. Der Dokumentarfilm "Sidney" - zu streamen bei Apple TV+ - widmet sich einem Mann, der weitaus meh...
2022-09-3025 minOscars & Himbeeren - der Film- und Serien-PodcastDoku über Sidney Poitier - Ikone, Bürgerrechtler, Hollywood-StarSidney Poitier war 94 Jahre alt, als er im Januar 2022 in Los Angeles starb. Sein Leben war geprägt von beruflichen wie persönlichen Erfolgen und Niederlagen. Sein Oscar-Gewinn 1964 als "Bester Hauptdarsteller" für das Comedy-Drama "Lilien auf dem Felde" wird auf ewig in die Annalen der Filmgeschichte eingebrannt sein.Als er 1967 im Film "In der Hitze der Nacht" in der Rolle des Polizisten Virgil Tibbs den rassistischen Baumwollfarmer Eric Endicott (Larry Gates) ohrfeigte, schallte diese Ohrfeige um den gesamten Erdball. Der Dokumentarfilm "Sidney" - zu streamen bei Apple TV+ - widmet sich einem Mann, der weitaus meh...
2022-09-3025 min
Blacklisted ConversationsReginald Hudlin on Sidney Poitier | TBB TalksWith a career that has covered films, TV and prestigious events, Reginald Hudlin is a cultural visionary we hold dear. Responsible for classics such as House Party, Boomerang, The Boondocks, D'jango alongside producing the NAACP Image Awards and the Oscars ... With a back CV like that, it's no surprise Mr Hudlin was the go to person to direct a documentary about the life of Sidney Poitier.Covering the activist actor & filmmaker's film career Sidney offers wonderful insight into the man; the legend.We spoke to Reginald about how he went about capturing Poitier's...
2022-09-1227 min
Cheat!Sidney Poitier's Imaginary SonIn the 1980s, well-heeled Manhattanites opened their homes to a young man they believed to be Sidney Poitier’s son. He’d promise them parts in movies, and charm them with anecdotes of being on set with his father, or his life at Harvard University. They’d give him food, a place to sleep, and even a little money. The only problem was, Sidney Poitier didn’t have a son.
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2022-06-2836 min
Oh Happy Day !"Amen" : Hommage à Sidney PoitierLe grand acteur africain-américain Sidney Poitier nous a quittés il y a peu, en janvier de cette année. Nous lui rendons hommage dans OHD au travers des musiques de quelques uns de ses meilleurs films, ceux des années 1960, avec en particulier un air devenu un standard du gospel, tout simplement intitulé ''Amen''. Hommage à Sidney Poitier, c'est dans Oh Happy Day sur RCF, et nulle part ailleurs.La playlist :THE HARMONIZING FOURStand By Me (3'07)(LP) ''Harmonizing Four-Where He Leads Me'', HOB 298 (US, 1973).JESTER HAIRSTON AND HIS GOSPEL...
2022-04-1829 min
Blu-ray BoutiqueEpisode 27: Black History Month - Sidney PoitierHosts Tim Rosenberger -- a 25 Years Later film writer, a blogger, and YouTuber -- and Rosalie Lewis, a writer for FThisMovie.com, celebrate Black History Month by honoring the great Sidney Poitier, who passed away about a month-and-a-half before this episode's release. Rosalie and Tim discuss why Poitier was so important and what he meant to them while focusing on two of his many famous films: the 1961 drama A Raisin in the Sun and the 1963 comedy-drama Lilies of the Field. For the latter, Poitier won the Oscar for Best Leading Actor, the first time a black actor (male or...
2022-02-241h 08
The Mixed Reviews108 - Sidney PoitierThey call him Mr. Tibbs! This week on the show, Gavin and Louie discuss the the incomparable career of the late, great trailblazer, Sidney Poitier! From busting down doors, to breaking glass ceilings, Poitier is the definition of an icon! To this Sir, we give all our love! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions for the show, follow us on twitter @TheMixedReviews, like us on Facebook, e-mail us at reviewsmixed@gmail.com, visit our Instagram for extra content, or stop by our shop and pick up some podcast merchandise! Don't forget to subscribe to us...
2022-02-231h 59
Kinky FactsKinky Facts - Episode 20 The Amazing Life and Career of Sidney PoitierThere are lots of trailblazers in Hollywood, but films would definitely not be the same without the influence of Sidney Poitier. World War II veteran, actor, singer, director, he did it all. Join me as we discuss the life and career of Mr. Sidney Poitier.Please note: Episodes of Kinky Facts contain adult themes, graphic content, and vulgar language. It is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18, it is also not suitable for work. Listener discretion is advised.Want more Kinky Facts?Follow me on instagram or TikTok at kinkyfactspodcast
2022-02-2111 min
The Tinsel Factory: A Film History PodcastBlack History Month: Sidney PoitierThis week on The Tinsel Factory, the life of Sidney Poitier.
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https://variety.com/2022/film/features/sidney-poitier-civil-rights-movement-martin-luther-king-jr-1235151697/
https://deadline.com/2022/01/sidney-poitier-family-issues-statement-on-loving-husband-adoring-father-1234906713/
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2022-02-2028 min
Screen WeensScreen Weens - 128 - Sidney Poitier and 5 of His FilmsSidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors to ever live, sadly passed last month. Now it is time for us to take a look back at some of his greatest performances, as well as a bad one, and an obscure one.
00:00 Intro and Other Watches This Week11:01 Sidney Poitier20:16 No Way Out31:22 A Raisin In The Sun45:41 A Patch of Blue58:16 To Sir, With Love1:13:20 In The Heat of the Night1:26:00 Outro and Movie Picks for Next Week
2022-02-111h 30
Cine por los codos6x07: El de Sidney PoitierHoy rendimos tributo a una inspiración, un rompedor de barreras, pero, sobre todo, un grandísimo actor: Sidney Poitier, que nos dejó el pasado 7 de enero.
Repasamos su brillante filmografía llena de títulos inolvidables y nos detenemos más pormenorizadamente en sus trabajos menos conocidos para descubrir a un intérprete único e irrepetible que abrió las puertas a todos los actores afroamericanos que vinieron tras de él.
Un mito y una leyenda, dentro y fuera de la pantalla.
En el episodio de hoy...
0:00:00 - INTRO: Los nombres peores pronunciados del cine y cómo el déficit de ate...
2022-02-104h 18
Ticklish Business#127: Sidney Poitier Top 3
We'd always planned to celebrate Sidney Poitier this year and that, sadly, took on added significance at news of his passing earlier this year. Samantha, Kimberly, and Kristen sit down to discuss Poitier's legacy and the remarkable body of work he left behind. Each shares their top 3 favorite Poitier movies, some iconic and some off the beaten path.
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2022-02-0954 min
A Day With Crime PodcastBlack History Fact #8: Sidney PoitierIn 1964, he was the first African American actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.[2] He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a competitive British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_PoitierDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJoin us on social mediaVisit our website www.adaywithcrime.comadaywithcrime@gmail.comCover Art created...
2022-02-0815 min
The ExtrasRemembering Peter Bogdanovich and Sidney PoitierSend us a textOn January 6th, 2022 the film community lost two titans of cinema, director/film historian Peter Bogdanovich and actor/director Sidney Poitier. Recently film historian Constantine Nasr interviewed Peter Bogdanovich for a special feature for the Blu-ray release of Preston Sturges's film, “The Great Moment,” along with Tom Sturges, the son of the director. It may have been one of the last on-camera appearances for Mr. Bogdanovich in his well-accustomed role of film historian and Constantine relates stories from their time together. Constantine also details his thoughts on the career of the ground-breaking actor Sidney...
2022-02-0645 min
Labor goes to the MoviesSidney Poitier: Nobody You Can Boss AroundWhen iconic and groundbreaking actor Sidney Poitier died last month, most of the tributes focused on his brilliant acting, for which he received innumerable awards, as well as his advocacy for Civil Rights. But as Kathy Newman pointed out in a column for Working-Class Perspectives, before he became an actor, Poitier worked as a dishwasher, construction worker, and longshoreman. Famously choosy about his roles on-screen, he played a number of working-class characters throughout his career, and was proud of his working-class and immigrant roots.
Kathy, a frequent guest on this podcast, is a professor of English, literary and...
2022-02-041h 01
Island ArchivesIsland Archive Entry A-02 : Sidney Poitier ‘From Negro Media to Just…Media’Entry A-02: Sidney Poitier ‘From Negro Media to Just…Media’
Sidney Poitier was one of the most groundbreaking actors in history. Hailing from the Bahamas, h. was the first black actor to receive an Academy award and became a star in American movies and plays which went against racial stereotypes, making black actors more respected in mainstream roles. On today’s episode we chronicle his life, achievements and his unique journey to the big screen.
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2022-02-0203 min
The Voice of LeadershipSidney Poitier: “To Sir With Love”Sidney Poitier was the first Black man to become a true Hollywood movie star. He was also the first Black man and first Bahamian to win an Academy Award for Best Actor (Lilies of the Field, 1963). Known for his elegance, style, class, and dignity he was careful about the roles he chose to play …
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2022-02-0138 min
TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Sidney Poitier: “To Sir With Love”Sidney Poitier was the first Black man to become a true Hollywood movie star. He was also the first Black man and first Bahamian to win an Academy Award for Best Actor (Lilies of the Field, 1963). Known for his elegance, style, class, and dignity he was careful about the roles he chose to play …
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2022-02-0138 min
3 Brothers FilmcastEpisode 14: The Matrix Resurrections / Don't Look Up / Remembering Peter Bogdanovich & Sidney PoitierThe Brothers plug back into the Matrix for a roundtable discussion of Lana Wachowski’s THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS, focusing on the film’s meta narrative, new characters, and action sequences. Then, the Brothers wade in The Discourse(TM) for a roundtable discussion of Adam McKay’s political satire DON’T LOOK UP. They cap off the episode with a remembrance of director and film historian Peter Bogdanovich and legendary actor Sidney Poitier.0:00 - Intro1:32 - Keynote5:38 - Roundtable: “The Matrix Resurrections”41:28 - Roundtable: “Don’t Look Up”1:03:16 - The Current: Remembering Peter Bogdanovich and Sidney Poitier...
2022-01-241h 12
LENS ME YOUR EARSTo Sidney With Love, a look at the films of the late Sidney PoitierOn today's episode, Stephen & Carsten take a look back at the films of the late Sidney Poitier, who led the way in changing Hollywood's approach to Black representation in films, and portrayed a series of memorable characters defined by their strength, their integrity and their defiance through the 1950s and '60s and beyond. Carsten and Stephen look at some of Poitier's best-known films, and others worth rediscovering, from acknowledged classics like The Defiant Ones and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? to gripping thrillers like The Bedford Incident and The Wilby Conspiracy, as well as Poitier's turns in the d...
2022-01-2456 min
Mondo HollywoodTribute to Sidney Poitier and Peter BogdanovichAn hour of soundtrack music from the careers of Sidney Poitier and Peter Bogdanovich who both passed away on January 6 2022.We'll hear Sidney Poitier reading Plato and other poetry, and songs from films such as In The Heat of the Night, Porgy and Bess, Paper Moon, The Last Picture Show and more!Set lists available at www.mondohollywood.ca
2022-01-2358 min
Néo Géo Nova : le ClassicoLe Classico de Néo Géo : Hommage à Sidney Poitier avec la B.O du film “Dans la Chaleur de la Nuit“Un hommage à l’acteur, réalisateur, infatigable défenseur des droits des noirs américains et des minorités, Sidney Poitiers - décédé le 6 janvier dernier à Los Angeles - avec la B.O du film de Norman Jewison, Dans la Chaleur de la nuit. Lauréat du meilleur film à la cérémonie des Oscars l’année de sa sortie, en 1967. «In the heat of the night / I’ve got trouble wall-to-wall » En français : « Dans la chaleur dans la nuit, j’ai sans arrêt des problèmes » Une ballade - composée p...
2022-01-2307 min
Black Men Speak PodcastEp. 38 The Legacy of Sidney Poitier - Black Men Speak RoundtableAs the first Black Man to win an Oscar, we examine the life of Sidney Poitier with his recent death at the age of 94. My roundtable of guests include three black men in the entertainment industry that have benefited from his legacy. Writer Tracy Grant, comedian Eugene Barnes and radio host, Will O'Kelly will each provide a unique perspective on how Sidney Poitier impacted their careers and if he should be on the Mt. Rushmore of Black Actors.
2022-01-2345 min
Visions In Sound Podcast“A Tribute To Sidney Poitier”Show #1109 – “A Tribute To Sidney Poitier”
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2022-01-221h 59
ZLORD podcastWhat Would Sidney (Poitier) Do?Carter and teZa Lord discuss how physical challenges are the same and effect us similarly as emotional, psychological, racial, economic, and spiritual hurdles we all get challenged by in life. Carter was blessed to have known Sidney Poitier during both men's early film careers. Here, Carter gives insights how Sidney overcame his lowly, impoverished beginnings to become the giant, the icon that he was when he recently departed us. tezalord.com for more
2022-01-2141 min
Sankofa's DiaryInterview with icon, actor Sidney Poitier's family member, Rowena Sutherland Poitier.Intimate interview with actor and icon Sidney Poitier's family member Rowena Sutherland Poitier. We talk about her fond memories of Sidney Poitier, the family's grieving process, her work as an artist and Africa and the Diaspora.
2022-01-2027 min
Lead With ThatWhat Betty White and Sidney Poitier Can Teach Us About Inclusion, Access, and AuthenticityIn this episode of Lead With That, Ren and Allison explore what we can learn from the barrier-breaking legacies of Betty White and Sidney Poitier.
On December 31st, 2021 actor, comedian, animal rights activist and author Betty White died just weeks before she would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17, 2022. Just a week later, the first black man to win an Oscar, an actor that paved the way for underrepresented actors around the globe, Sidney Poitier died at the age of 94, on January 7th, 2022.
While their loss is sad, this conversation explores what we can cel...
2022-01-1932 min
The City Lights CollectiveThe Life and Legacy of Sidney PoitierLois Reitzes speaks with Professor Nsenga Burton from the department of film and media studies at Emory University about life and legacy of Sidney Poitier.Plus we'll listen back to a conversation with one of the countless actors that Poitier paved the way for, Atlanta native Jordane Christie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-01-1852 min
It's A Wonderful PodcastEpisode 193: A Celebration of Sidney PoitierWelcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!!
The great Sidney Poitier has been a favourite of this show since the very beginning; so to celebrate, honour and pay our respects to him following last week's terribly sad news of his passing, Morgan is joined by Jeannine to take a look back at all the movies of his covered on the show and discuss his impact on movie history and just what he means to them!! Never forget the great Sidney Poitier!!
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2022-01-141h 15
Last WordSidney Poitier (pictured), EO Wilson, Sarah Weddington, Assunta 'Pupetta' MarescaMatthew Bannister onSidney Poitier, the first black man to win a 'Best Actor' Oscar, known for his powerful performances in ‘In The Heat of The Night’, ‘Lilies of the Field’ and ‘To Sir, With Love’. His co-star in that film - Lulu - pays tribute.E.O.Wilson, the American biologist and champion of biodiversity who some have compared to Charles Darwin.Sarah Weddington, the lawyer who argued the landmark case of Roe v Wade before the US Supreme Court. The case, which is being challenged now, established the constitutional right for women to hav...
2022-01-1428 min
Media Path PodcastRemembering Sidney Poitier & Bob Saget featuring Bobby SlaytonFritz and Weezy celebrate the lives and careers of Sidney Poitier and Bob Saget with friend, neighbor and Pitbull of Comedy, Bobby Slayton. Bobby has spent the last 30 years owning audiences with his relentless brand of offensively hilarious standup. He has unapologetically stolen scenes in Get Shorty, Ed Wood, Dreamgirls and Bandits, played Joey Bishop in The Rat Pack movie and stared in his own Showtime special, Born To Be Bobby. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Blackboard Jungle, To Sir With Love, In The Heat Of The Night, A Raisin In The Sun, A Patch Of...
2022-01-131h 02
The Success Podcast Now with Michelle Rickman and JAM JRTHE PIONEER: The Life and Journey of Sidney Poitier-Part 1In this episode, Michelle Rickman shares her admiration for Sidney Poitier who played the role of Walter Lee, a character inspired by the life of her grandfather Perry Hansberry IN RAISIN IN THE SUN written by her great auntie Lorraine Hansberry.: Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, receiving the honor in 1964 for his performance in 'Lilies of the Field.'Who Was Sidney Poitier?After a delinquency-filled youth and a short stint in the U.S. Army, Sidney Poitier moved to New York to pursue an acting career. He joined...
2022-01-1317 min
The Popcorn Reel PodcastRIP Sir Sidney Poitier: A Man Of Principle, Integrity, Action And ActivismIn this second episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) remembers and celebrates the legendary pioneer and actor-director-author-activist Sir Sidney Poitier’s life on and off the big screen. Features audio clips from some of Mr. Poitier’s most signature roles. Sidney Poitier passed away last week at the age of 94. January 11, 2022.
2022-01-1153 min
Critically Acclaimed NetworkCritically Acclaimed #205 | Betty White, Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier, Peter Bogdanovich, The 355, The Tender Bar, See For Me, Petite MamanThis week on CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, film critics William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold say goodbye to an astonishing group of entertainers, including comedians Betty White and Bob Saget, iconic actor/director Sidney Poitier, and celebrated filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich.
They also review the new all-star spy thriller THE 355, George Clooney's latest drama THE TENDER BAR, the high-concept thriller SEE FOR ME, and Celine Sciamma's slice-of-life drama PETITE MAMAN!
Betty White - 2:35 Bob Saget - 9:28 Sidney Poitier - 16:35 Peter Bogdanovich - 35:11 The 355 - 47:00 The Tender Bar - 1:00:54 See For Me - 1:09:03 Petite Maman - 1:14:29 Review Round-Up - 1:25:31
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2022-01-111h 31
Does This Still Work?SPECIAL: Sidney Poitier Remembrance Sidney Poitier Born: February 20, 1927 Died: January 6, 2022 In this out of the ordinary, stripped down episode, the boys look at two films from the late great actor Sidney Poitier and discuss them and his career. Twitter Thread from @nhannahjones https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1479596116022857728
2022-01-1137 min
Vanguard of HollywoodElegance and Eloquence: A Sidney Poitier TributeSidney Poitier Wins Best Actor, Is the Highest Paid Star in Hollywood, Goes Vegetarian, and Continues to Inspire with His Amazing Life Story. Join Shannon as she pays tribute to Sidney Poitier.
2022-01-1113 min
This Is The G Podcast#RIP Sidney Poitier James MtumeEpisode 112 #RIP Sidney Poitier James Mtume .Tommy B, Tonya B., K-Dub, & Y-O Discuss Topics Week Ending 1/9/2022: · · Iconic Actor Sidney Poitier Dies At 94; · R&B Legend James Mtume Dies At 76; · Coach Art Talks Antonio Brown;· News With Syracuse Mike – January 6th Anniversary & More; · Sippin’ The Tea With Tonya B – Countdown To Janet Jackson’s Lifetime Doc; · And, MORE! Link To Full Tommy B. / James Mtume Interview: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CPN7288959368.mp3?updated=1624123076.· Stream Tonya B & “The Byrdwire”: – Friday & Saturday 8 PM...
2022-01-101h 17
Hot Pink - Der Klatsch und Glamour PodcastR.I.P. Betty White und Sidney PoitierHostsBritt-Marie Robrecht (@dunderklumpen80)Kai Preston (@DanyBeardo)Shownotes (Bei den aufgeführten Links zu Amazon handelt es sich um Affiliate Links. Wenn ihr über diese etwas kauft unterstützt ihr den Podcast ohne eigene Mehrkosten!) Betty White (Wikipedia) Trauer um das letzte "Golden Girl" (tagesschau.de) Serie: Golden Girls (Amazon) Sidney Poitier (Wikipedia) Hollywood-Legende Sidney Poitier ist tot (gmx.net) Film: Flucht in Ketten (Amazon) Film: In der Hitze der Nacht (Amazon) Film: Rat mal, wer zum Essen kommt (Amazon) My name is Sidney Poitier (lettersofnote.com) „40 years I‘ve been chasing Sidney,…) Ansprache von Denzel Washington (Twitter) Cathy Hummels (Wikipedia) G...
2022-01-1036 min
The CAREING LeaderEpisode 15: The Meaning of Sidney PoitierSidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94. When I heard this news, instant memories of watching Sidney Poitier's movies with my mother came rushing back. I remembered her speaking of him with awe and admiration. In this episode, I reflect on the "Meaning of Sidney Poitier" in my life as a Black woman.
Learn more about his life at: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/07/entertainment/sidney-poitier-death/index.html
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2022-01-0905 min
Chillin With Teddy GSir We Love You, Sidney Poitier Dies At 94.😥Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94
😢 Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94.
Clint Watson, press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, confirmed to CNN that Poitier died Thursday evening.
Poitier overcame an impoverished background in the Bahamas and softened his thick island accent to rise to the top of his profession at a time when prominent roles for Black actors were rare. He won the Oscar for 1963's "Li...
2022-01-0808 min
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2022-01-0806 min
What It Takes®Best of - Sidney Poitier: Trailblazing Screen LegendSidney Poitier changed America’s view of black men. And he changed Hollywood. The star of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “The Defiant Ones,” and “In The Heat of the Night” became, in 1964, the first African-American to win an Academy Award (for “Lillies of the Field”). He was a leading man and box office sensation throughout the 1950’s and 60’s, portraying a huge array of characters with a dignity, courage and humanity that was radical for its time. Sidney Poitier died on Thursday, January 6th, at the age of 94. In his honor, we are reposting this episode from 2016. In it, Poitier talks abou...
2022-01-0854 min
The Oprah Winfrey Show: The PodcastSidney Poitier: The Dinner of a LifetimeFrom March 28, 2007, Oprah threw the “Dinner of a Lifetime” for Sidney Poitier and seven hand-picked readers across the country. They discussed the legendary actor’s memoir, "The Measure of a Man." Oprah also has a surprise message for Sidney Poitier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-01-0836 min
#RolandMartinUnfilteredHollywood legend Sidney Poitier, civil rights lawyer Lani Guinier die; Arbery murderers get life1.7.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hollywood legend Sidney Poitier, civil rights lawyer Lani Guinier die; Arbery murderers get life in prisonThe three white men convicted for killing Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced today. We'll show you what happened in the courtroom.And we have lost a Hollywood giant. Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. We will have a special tribute with Lou Gosset, Jr., Debbie Allen, Blair Underwood, Glyn Turman, and many more as we celebrate the life of Sidney Poitier.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners: Verizon...
2022-01-082h 37
The Jazprose DiariesTo Sidney Poitier, with LoveSidney Poitier’s impact on my life is right up there with the Catholic faith I was raised with. And though I would have occasion later in life to reevaluate the influence of each, it is impossible to extricate either from the person I am today. Nor would I wish to. Catholicism provided the moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation, as well as the disciplined education that put my neurons to work, sharpened my vision, and developed my intelligence. Although I might not choose it today after studying comparative theology, it was the religious grounding I ne...
2022-01-0810 min
Forgotten HollywoodSpecial Episode - Sidney PoitierIn this special episode, I discuss Sidney Poitier's life with James Lott Jr. As many of you know that Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1963 for Lilies of the Field. However, he was more than an actor. He was a filmmaker and civil rights, activist. Doug Hess is the host!
2022-01-0824 min
The Reel CriticReggie Ponder's Sidney Poitier RetrospectiveReggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his thoughts on the life and legacy
of Sidney Poitier following his Jan. 6 passing. Poitier was 94 years old. "The Reel
Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and
Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
2022-01-0705 min
The Reel CriticReggie Ponder's Sidney Poitier RetrospectiveReggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his thoughts on the life and legacy of Sidney Poitier following his Jan. 6 passing. Poitier was 94 years old. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
2022-01-0705 min
Indisputable with Dr. Rashad RicheyR.I.P. Sidney PoitierSidney Poitier, the First Black man to win a Best Actor Oscar dies aged 94. A sobbing jan 6th insurrectionist tries to argue his brain was not fully developed. A California man says a run-in with police left him paralyzed. A karen cusses out a taxi driver and is kicked out of the taxi. A dad is charged with a hate crime for threatening daughter’s Black classmate.A Texas cop is caught on video repeatedly punching a homeless woman on the ground. A restaurant owner donates over 60 vehicles to families in need in a rural South Carolina community. Pastor Shane Va...
2022-01-0750 min
Ms. AnalyticalRest In Power Sidney PoitierLegendary Actor Sidney Poitier, the first Black Man To an Academy Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role as passed away at age 94. One of the last actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Poitier made his acting debut in New York theater before breaking into Hollywood in the Late 1940's. A career spanning seven decades, his famous movie roles include A Raisin In The Sun, "The Defiant Ones", "Guess Whose Coming To Dinner", "Lillies Of The Fields" ( For which he one the Academy Award), and the iconic Mr. Tibbs in the film "In The Heat Of The Night"...
2022-01-0734 min
We Educate MiamiAnniversary of Sidney Poitier Becoming First Black to Win Oscar; Guest Joy JacksonWith the state legislature in session, UTD Secretary/Treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge welcomes teacher Joy Jackson to the show to discuss her work with exceptional students, the executive order on testing and impact of unionization on wages and working conditions. In addition to her activism with UTD, Ms. Jackson is also active with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (the CBTU).Since the earliest days of this nation when democracy was built on racial exploitation, black workers have risked their lives to protect and empower their communities through agitation, collective action and faith. The Coalition of B...
2021-04-1429 min
G&T with Greta & Taylor042 - Sidney PoitierThis week, we talk the handsome fellow that is Sidney Poitier. Taylor talks about a movie that concerns escaped convicts in the Deep South, compares it to the Odyssey, and somehow doesn't mention "O Brother Where Art Thou." He feels dumb for not thinking of it, but also proud of himself for not bringing it up because that movie is not good. Are THESE two Sidney Poitier movies good? Find out by listening! Join us in two weeks for "That Thing You Do!" (1996) & "The Commitments" (1991). We do instagram and twitter.
2021-04-021h 05
"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordonOvertime: Sidney Poitier's Top Five FilmsOn this special edition of Overtime, we pay tribute to the legendary and iconic actor/director/producer, Sidney Poitier, who turns 94. It is not an overestimation to say that his emergence in 1950 as Hollywood's first Black leading man in No Way Out, literally changed the game. The biggest box office star in 1967, he redefined our image on the big screen. He also was the first Black man to direct a $100 million film. Film critics, Wilson Morales and Charles Kirkland, Jr. join host Tim Gordon to talk about Poitier's enormous legacy and impact all on this special...
2021-02-2131 min
The Old Soul Movie PodcastActor Spotlight: Sidney PoitierJoin Emma and Jack as they discuss the brilliant life of actor Sidney Poitier! Known as one of the most prolific performers of his era, Poitier paved the way for African-Americans in cinema and is known for his stereotype-breaking roles. You won’t believe the turn of events that led him to the industry and the perseverance it took to make his dreams a reality. Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!---Be sure to check us...
2021-02-2046 min
Reads and WeedsEpisode 7-I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival EverettShelly, Martin, and Claire discuss Percival Everett's book 'I Am Not Sidney Poitier'. The book follows the life of Not Sidney Poitier, a young man with a fascinating life.......that may or may NOT be based on the characters that Sidney Poitier has played. You buy into the absurd immediately and if you hold on you'll learn lessons about race in America and fame. Funny. Riveting.
Intro/Outro Music is Otis Redding 'The Glory of Love'.
2019-01-301h 26
Finleys On Film - Classic and Funny Film PodcastEpisode 80: Sidney PoitierNOTE: Poitier movie talk begins at 46:17
The Finleys take on the great Sidney Poitier and three of his movies: No Way Out (1950), A Patch of Blue (1965), and Uptown, Saturday Night (1974).
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2018-12-161h 36
Human Rights a DayApril 13, 1964 - Sidney PoitierSidney Poitier becomes first black male actor to win an Oscar.When Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win an Academy Award for best actor, it was not without controversy. Just for pecking him on the cheek as she presented him with the Oscar on April 13, 1964, actress Ann Bancroft was called scandalous in the U.S. Poitier won the award for his role in the movie Lilies of the Field. In the film, he played construction worker Homer Smith, a man who built a church for a group of nuns. After growing up in poverty in the Bahamas...
2017-04-1302 min
What It Takes®Sidney Poitier: Trailblazing Screen LegendSidney Poitier changed America’s view of black men. And he changed Hollywood (though the change is far from over, given the issues of diversity at this year’s Oscars.). The star of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “The Defiant Ones,” and “In The Heat of the Night” was the first African-American to win an Academy Award - for “Lillies of the Field” in 1964. He was a leading man and box office sensation throughout the 1950’s and 60’s, portraying a huge array of characters with a dignity, courage and humanity that was radical for its time. In this episode, featuring an inte...
2016-02-2753 min
Black & White With You & MeEp19 - Drake, Amtrak Philly, NBA Playoffs, Jason Kidd, Michael Jordan, Chiwetel Ejiofor vs. Denzel Washington as new Sidney PoitierThis week, Black Pedro and Mike Casentini sit down to discuss some news items of the day. We open the show this week with music from Drake, which leads to a conversation about Drake. Followed by some discussion about the recent tragedy in Philly regarding the Amtrak train derailment. Also, it’s NBA playoff time and boy are these match ups fun to watch. We do a little breakdown of our conference winning picks. Mike mentions his experience growing up with Jason Kidd in the neighborhood. Pedro explains why he grew up hating Michael Jordan. Finally, Mike tries to explain wh...
2015-05-1453 min
Wellness, Wholeness & Wisdom Radio Alternative Medicine Therapies PlusWellness, Wholeness & Wisdom: Izzard with Sidney PoitierTonight, Host, Psychologist and Certified Natural Healthcare Practitioner Parthenia Izzard talks with Sally Sidney Poitier, author of,The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual autobiography. This is an anniversary program featuring an interview with Sidney Poitier that includes brief "wisdom prints" from a few other guests.
We present a new guest each week live on Tuesdays who is a representative from the world of alternative medicine therapies [nutrition, meditation, yoga, energy medicine, acupressure, iridology], related products [organic teas, supplements, technology], andissues [aging, lifestyle changes, relationships, healthcare]. They will share their expertise and wisdom. On Wednesday and Thursday we rebroadcast special p...
2012-12-1353 minWellness, Wholeness & Wisdom Radio Alternative Medicine Therapies PlusWellness, Wholeness & Wisdom: Izzard with Sidney PoitierTonight, Host, Psychologist & Certified Natural Healthcare Practitioner Parthenia Izzard talks with Sidney Poitier, author of, The Measure of a Man: a spiritual autobiography. This is an anniversary episode featuring Sidney Poitier with brief "wisdom prints" at the end from a few of that year's featured guests [Colette Baron-Reid, James Redfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza].
We present a new guest each week live on Tuesdays who is a representative from the world of alternative medicine therapies [nutrition, meditation, yoga, energy medicine, acupressure, iridology], related products [organic teas, supplements, technology], and issues [aging, lifestyle changes, relationships, healthcare]. They will share their expertise and wisdom. On...
2012-11-0153 min
Begin A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Life Beyond Measure by Sidney PoitierPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247864to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life Beyond Measure
Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: April 29, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of...
2008-04-2910h 05Dive Into Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.Life Beyond Measure by Sidney PoitierPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247864to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life Beyond Measure
Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: April 29, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary:
Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form...
2008-04-2910h 05
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Genres: Fatherhood
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Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: April 29, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary:
Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form...
2008-04-2910h 05
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2008-04-2905 min
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Title: Life Beyond Measure
Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: April 29, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of...
2008-04-2910h 05
Get Hooked On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Right Now.The Measure of a Man by Sidney PoitierPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247857to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Measure of a Man
Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes
Release date: January 26, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.74 of Total 23
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 9
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here...
2007-01-267h 59Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentThe Measure of a Man by Sidney PoitierPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247857to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Measure of a Man
Author: Sidney Poitier
Narrator: Sidney Poitier
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes
Release date: January 26, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.74 of Total 23
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 9
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here...
2007-01-267h 59
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentThe Measure of a Man by Sidney PoitierPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247857 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Measure of a Man Author: Sidney Poitier Narrator: Sidney Poitier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 26, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.74 of Total 23 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 9 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier...
2007-01-2605 min