Sidney | Apple TV+

From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by 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.

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Release date

September 23, 2022

Production Company

Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment

Executive Producers

Terry Wood, Catherine Cyr, Brian Gersh, Paul Gertz, Reginald Hudlin, Joanna Shimkus Poitier, Anika Poitier, Barry Krost

Producer

Oprah Winfrey, Derik Murray

Writer

Jesse James Miller

Directors

Reginald Hudlin

Official Trailer

Sidney — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

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