Sidney

Sidney is a documentary that examines the life of Sidney Poitier. It explores his various roles as a filmmaker, actor, and activist for civil rights. The film features interviews with several figures, including Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, and Barbra Streisand.

The film was directed by Reginald Hudlin, following his previous work on projects such as Safety and The Black Godfather. It was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Derik Murray, with a screenplay by Jesse James Miller. The cast includes Sidney Poitier appearing as himself, along with Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry, Louis Gossett Jr., Nelson George, and Aram Goudsouzian, among a total of 26 credited cast members.

A joint production between the United States and Canada, the film was released on September 10, 2022, with a total runtime of 112 minutes. It has received a rating of 7/10 on TMDB based on 48 votes.