Apple Original Films is putting big respect on the icon Sidney Poitier's name
Let’s keep it 100 - the streaming wars aren’t slowing down anytime soon and before you can cut one loose, you’re blown away by a new release which sucks you right back in. Even if for a moment you contemplated Apple TV+ not being worth the investment, gear up to change your mind as Apple Original Films prepares to roll out its much-needed Sidney movie out to the masses.
The new Sidney Poitier film is an absolute must-watch
Whether you remember him for classics like Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner or more recent releases, there’s no doubt Mr. Poitier played a huge role in shaping Hollywood and paving ways for all actors and actresses around the globe - notably in the United States. So this sneak peek at the upcoming Sidney film only graces the surface of how amazing it should be once it goes out in select theaters and across Apple TV+ on September 23.
From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by Academy Award nominee Reginald Hudlin, this revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier and his legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring candid interviews with Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand, Spike Lee and many more, the film is also produced by Derik Murray, in close collaboration with the Poitier family.
Produced by Oprah Winfrey, and hailing from Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment, the documentary is directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Jesse James Miller. Derik Murray also serves as producer. Terry Wood, Catherine Cyr, Brian Gersh, Paul Gertz, Reginald Hudlin, Joanna Shimkus Poitier, Anika Poitier and Barry Krost executive produce.
And just in case you’re still on the fence about what Apple TV+ is all about? Let me make it simple - it’s cheaper than a large - or even medium - soda from your local movie theater.
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