
Sidney
2022 · Movie · PG-13 · 112 min · ★ 7.3 · 78% critics
This revealing documentary pays tribute to the legendary Sidney Poitier, celebrating his work as an iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. It blends interviews with prominent voices to illuminate his impact and legacy.
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Streaming on Apple TV+.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-09-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (45 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Sidney if you’re drawn to heartfelt documentary tributes and influential voices on civil rights and film history; Not for you if you prefer fiction narratives or are only looking for action, and you might also skip The Way I See It or Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.
Pros: inspiring legacy; compelling interviews; timely themes | Cons: documentary pace; familiarity risk
Cast & crew

Sidney Poitier
as Self

Harry Belafonte
as Self

Halle Berry
as Self

Nelson George
as Self

Louis Gossett Jr.
as Self
- AG
Aram Goudsouzian
as Self

Katharine Houghton
as Self

Quincy Jones
as Self

Lenny Kravitz
as Self

Spike Lee
as Self
Directed by Reginald Hudlin