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In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth pay tribute to the late Sidney Poitier, a treasure of American cinema who broke through racial divides to become the leading man audiences needed (and still need today). The hosts talk about why Poitier's life and work were so significant, look at his role during the Civil Rights Movement and dive into his historic Oscar-winning performance in Lilies of the Field (1963).
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By Why the Flick?In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth pay tribute to the late Sidney Poitier, a treasure of American cinema who broke through racial divides to become the leading man audiences needed (and still need today). The hosts talk about why Poitier's life and work were so significant, look at his role during the Civil Rights Movement and dive into his historic Oscar-winning performance in Lilies of the Field (1963).
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
Episode sources:
Why the Flick? on social: