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Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward - SIDNEY POITIER - JOANNA POITIER

Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward

SIDNEY POITIER
JOANNA POITIER

 
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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 trailblazing artist's life and culture of the past century.

Sidney Poitier represented strength, good looks, and above all dignity at a time when Black representation on the screen was so often relegated to servile parts. He broke ground as the top box-office draw in Hollywood at the peak of his career, and was the first Black actor to win the Best Actor Oscar, for his performance in Lillies of the Field (1963). Poitier—who narrowly escaped illiteracy after rising up from an impoverished childhood and the massive obstacles he faced as a Black man in mid-twentieth century America—was also one of the most articulate and sought-after speakers of his day.

This book is a one-of-a-kind collection showcasing the wise, witty, and deeply personal speeches Poitier gave at awards ceremonies, family events, memorials, and more. His salutes to artists such as Dorothy Dandridge, Spencer Tracy, Stanley Kramer, and Denzel Washington offer fresh insight on icons of our time. Poitier's unforgettable cadence and voice are clear as day on the page, sometimes with careful edits and additions written in his own hand. Compiled by his wife, Joanna Poitier, and illustrated by dozens of professional and family photos, this collection stunningly captures all that was remarkable about the man through his own words; archives moments in the history of entertainment, culture, and civil rights; and offers a uniquely inspirational perspective on career, family, art, and life.

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Author:  SIDNEY POITIER
JOANNA POITIER
Title: Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward
Release date: 01 October 2024
Editor: RUNNING PRESS
Subject: SPECTACLES
ISBN: 9780762487172 (0762487178)
Renaud-Bray Reference: 20021905
Item nb: 4201050

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