From 'A Raisin in the Sun' to 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' to 'To Sir, With Love,' here's where to stream some of Sidney Poitier's most acclaimed movies.
Sidney Poitier, who made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for lead actor and who starred in ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,’ has died.“Through his groundbreaking roles and singular talent, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and grace, revealing the power of movies to bring us closer together,”
after Poitier’s death was announced. “He also opened doors for a generation of actors. Michelle and I send our love to his family and legion of fans.”“Blackboard Jungle” was Poitier’s breakthrough role, in which he played a rowdy high school student with a hidden musical talent as a pianist and singer. With the guidance of his fiercely loyal teacher , Poitier’s character eventually becomes a positive influence and works to form a bond between teacher and classmates.
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