Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward by Sidney Poi

Description: Sidney Poitier by Sidney Poitier, Joanna Poitier, Oprah Winfrey From the Sidney Poitier estate, this is a unique collection of the film legend and cultural icons personal reflections, public statements, and historical notes, featuring family images and ephemera not seen in any book previously published on Poitier. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier-given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood-come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artists life and culture of the past century.Sidney Poitier represented strength, good looks, and above all dignity at a time when Black representation on the screen was so often relegated to servile parts. He broke ground as the top box-office draw in Hollywood at the peak of his career, and was the first Black actor to win the Best Actor Oscar, for his performance in Lillies of the Field (1963). Poitier-who narrowly escaped illiteracy after rising up from an impoverished childhood and the massive obstacles he faced as a Black man in mid-twentieth century America-was also one of the most articulate and sought-after speakers of his day.This book is a one-of-a-kind collection showcasing the wise, witty, and deeply personal speeches Poitier gave at awards ceremonies, family events, memorials, and more. His salutes to artists such as Dorothy Dandridge, Spencer Tracy, Stanley Kramer, and Denzel Washington offer fresh insight on icons of our time. Poitiers unforgettable cadence and voice are clear as day on the page, sometimes with careful edits and additions written in his own hand. Compiled by his wife, Joanna Poitier, and illustrated by dozens of professional and family photos, this collection stunningly captures all that was remarkable about the man through his own words; archives moments in the history of entertainment, culture, and civil rights; and offers a uniquely inspirational perspective on career, family, art, and life. Author Biography Sidney Poitier was a groundbreaking international film star, director, author, civil rights activist, and father of six. Over the course of his life, his image both onscreen and off stood as an example of strength, style, talent, and integrity. He starred in more than forty films, including The Defiant Ones, A Raisin in the Sun, Guess Whos Coming to Dinner, In the Heat of the Night, and Lilies of the Field, for which Poitier became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Over the years Poitiers achievements were recognized with a Kennedy Center Honors Award, an NAACP Image Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a Grammy Award, and the American Film Institutes Life Achievement Award, among many other accolades.Joanna Poitier is a Canadian actress who starred in more than a dozen films under her given name of Joanna Shimkus before marrying Sidney Poitier in 1976. She is the mother of their two daughters, Anika and Sydney Tamiia. She resides in Los Angeles, CA. Details ISBN0762487178 Author Oprah Winfrey Pages 192 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780762487172 Format Hardcover Imprint Running Press Adult Subtitle The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward Edited by John Malahy DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General Publisher Running Press,U.S. Country of Publication United States Illustrations 60 black-and-white and full-colour photographs throughout ISBN-10 0762487178 NZ Release Date 2024-12-09 AU Release Date 2024-12-09 Publication Date 2024-11-14 US Release Date 2024-11-14 UK Release Date 2024-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161547979;

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