Sidney Poitier

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DVD Review: The Sidney Poitier Collection (Edge of the City; A Patch of Blue; Something of Value; A Warm December) -- 4 Discs

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Own It On DVD Previously Available Bookmark this on Delicious Print Page An Introduction "Yes, life is tough. It offers no guarantee that one road will lead to another, no promise that we won't get lost. And when we do, as surely we will from time to time, be advised that we'll stand alone. "...When we have no place to run, no place to hide, and our hearts scream in anguish for rescue, relief, salvation, we are left with only instinct for guidance and trial and error for judgment. "But the tools for meeting life head-on, as I see it, are acquired knowledge, belief, ... Read Full Story

In Honor of The Inauguration - The Magic of Sidney Poitier

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner will always be one of my favorite movies…if not THE favorite. For the young folk who haven’t seen it, it’s an absolute must, no exaggeration. There is a timeless quality about the film which transcends generations or culture. The specifics of eras may change, but the inherent tussle of one generation fighting to hold on to the status quo, while the up-and-comers fight to advance it, does not. In Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner , Sidney Poitier plays a doctor who decides to marry a White woman after a whirlwind romance in Hawaii. (Coincidentally, Hawaii is the birthplace of ... Read Full Story

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Sidney Poitier's message to his great-granddaughter

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BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) -- It all began when [[Sidney Poitier]] flew to Atlanta, Georgia, in late December 2005 for the birth of his first great-granddaughter. "When I arrived at the hospital, I saw my great-granddaughter in her mother's arms," he recalled. "Directly behind her was my daughter, the baby's grandmother. Next to her was my former wife, who was the baby's great-grandmother. "I saw that I was in a room of four generations. I would soon be 80, and Ayele was one day old. I realized that the time between us would be short. I decided I would write a book in the ... Read Full Story

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Sidney Poitier...shops at Whole Foods in Beverly Hills!

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Poitier won Oscar for role in "Lilies of the Field"... I headed over to the dairy section of the grocery to pick up a couple of items. But, a man and a woman kibitzing alongside their respective carts, were blocking my way. As I waited patiently for the sea to part, suddenly a distinctive voice fell like music upon my ears. As I glanced up, I found myself staring into the face of Oscar-winning actor, Sidney Poitier. Imagine that! Mr. Poitier shops in person at Whole Foods in Beverly Hills. In a tastefully tailored suit, no less! As I snatched up a carton of ... Read Full Story

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The Sidney Poitier DVD Collection Review (1968)

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How can you put together a collection of Sidney Poitier's films and NOT include such true groundbreakers as 'To Sir, With Love' or the amazing 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' - which is not only landmark for it's 'subject matter' but also was Spencer Tracy's last film???I don't understand it.At ... Read Full Story

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