Sidney Poitier's Daughter Finally Speaks Out (Heartbreaking Details)

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With the passing of Sidney Poitier, there’s been lots of discussion on how he paved the way for many talented actors today. Perhaps, for some, there’s a need to revive his legacy so that younger generations can appreciate his life’s work.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - A Trailblazer With Moral Fortitude
01:33 - Sidney’s Early Life
03:14 - Sidney’s Early Career
04:47 - The Films of Sidney Poitier
09:06 - Sidney Poitier’s Legacy
10:22 - Outro
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Sidney Poitier wasn’t just a talented actor. He was an institution. He helped bring about a more respectable image of black Americans in cinema and television. He also wasn’t afraid to challenge racism through his art - whether it was in the Jim Crow South, apartheid South Africa, or the UK following the end of the British Empire.
His life serves as an inspiration to us all. He was born in Miami but spent much of his formative years in the rural areas of The Bahamas. He returned to Miami in his teens but soon left the South as he refused to put up with the oppressive Jim Crow laws. He was determined to live a life of dignity and respect and wanted to reflect these in his works.
From the get-go, he established himself as a risk taker. In the conservative 1950s, he appeared in the films No Way Out and Cry, The Beloved Country - both films that showcased the horrors of racism. The latter required him to film in apartheid South Africa while fooling the country’s immigration authorities.
In the 1960s, he appeared in films that challenged America’s racial hostility, anti-miscegenation laws, as well as the prejudice faced by immigrants in the UK. This was the decade where he shocked audiences through a tight slap!
He also created opportunities for other black actors and actresses. He directed films that told stories featuring ensembles of talented black entertainers. To this day, many black actors consider him an inspiration to their careers.
Let’s learn about Sidney Poitier’s life and career and his incredible legacy …
Sidney Poitier's Daughter Finally Speaks Out (Heartbreaking Details)

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@avejoe 2 жыл бұрын

Sidney Poitier was a prolific actor and became a role model for actors that after. He had flair, skill and great present on camera. In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Let's Do It Again and Children of the Dust are my favorites. Long Live a Legend, Sidney Poitier!

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Touching comment, we absolutely agree. Sidney definitely is a legend and a role model ❤

@patriciaruby3281 2 жыл бұрын

Such a Beautiful Wonderful Human, Gentleman and Actor !!! He will be sorely Missed !! God,s Blessings to Your Family !!!

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

We concur! Thank you for your heartwarming message💕

@christianhebditch 2 жыл бұрын

The world has lost a remarkable human being who if anything will have taught all of us to try and be caring and kind warm and most of all just another human being trying to make it in this world and hopefully leave it a little more compassionate a little more happy and a little more humane. Thank you Mr Potier for being such an extraordinary Man!

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

We concur-Sidney will be missed. Thank you for your heartwarming comment to him 💕

@kathleenbegley1529 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked his acting, and I think he was a wonderful man. God bless his soul. Prayers for his family.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

May he find peace. Which Sidney Poitier film was your favorite?

@josephososkie3029 2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty much my feeling. The only cringe I might find with him was his being on the board of Disney. That aside, the deserved all his awards.

@faithannewilliams7500 2 жыл бұрын

Wow a real icon he'll be sadly missed I watch his shows over and over.🙏🏽

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Sidney will surely be missed. With his many shows, which one is your favorite?

@angelaholmes8888 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sidney was an actor who broke barriers in Hollywood he will be missed 🌠

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, Sidney was one of the most iconic and influential actors who helped break barriers. 💗

@josephjohnson8520 2 жыл бұрын

Sidney was a classy actor. His acting was superb. Sidney Poitier was outstanding and impressive in his films. I love A Raisin in the Sun and They Call Me Mister Tibbs. He was a great man. Respects to him and his family.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Great films indeed, we vividly remember Sidney as Detective Virgil Tibbs.Thank you for sharing!

@SharonJohnson-sh8np 2 жыл бұрын

What a good soul. Great morals. He helped make the world a better place. We could all learn a lesson from the way he lived his life. God must have needed another ANGEL……..!

@wendyellis1776 2 жыл бұрын

In the heat of the, night , guest, who

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Touching words, thank you for your messge to Sidney ❤

@Riogi 2 жыл бұрын

Losing Sidney is still a shock and a heartbreak to me and so many. I loved him and his work so much! He was a class act all the way. A patch of blue and To Sir With Love are two of my favourites -- but then I also love Buck And The Preacher, the films he made with Bill Cosby and of course No Way Out. In truth, I love every movie he ever made and so I choose them all.

@lindacorcelles3080 2 жыл бұрын

He was a great actor. One of a kind. May he continue to rest in peace!

@gerryryan1372 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful human being and a brilliant actor xx

@staellie7089 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful man. Rest In Peace sweet soul

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

May he find peace.

@graciesaccardo9363 2 жыл бұрын

Love Sidney God 🙏 Bless him he was one of kind.. Condolences 🙏 to his beloved family 🙏🙏❤️🙏 he will be sadly missed 💔❤️🙏❤️

@DM-dk3zg 8 ай бұрын

I loved all of his films. I really appreciated his little known work such as A Warm December. Respect and appreciation

@FactsVerse 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

@medahadding4576 2 жыл бұрын

Sidney was a amazing person,

@bkm2797 2 жыл бұрын

Greatest respect for Sydney, so full of passion, talent and most important a great human being! RIP Sydney you are the Best!

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you! Sidney will surely be missed.

@SIKE01 2 жыл бұрын

Resting In Power, Thank You MR. POITIER

@lisafrizzell1252 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite and will always be never get tired of watching is To Sir with Love

@enriquesaez1996 2 жыл бұрын

One of my heroes.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

We feel the same way. Thank you for watching our videos.

@garymiller5937 5 ай бұрын

My favorite memory of him is when he started in To Sir With Love, with The Bedford Incident coming in a close second. RIP Sidney. 😮❤😊

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

Our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@ismailmayet6181 2 жыл бұрын

A Wonderful Actor And A Gentlemen

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more. Which Sidney role is your favorite?

@ismailmayet6181 2 жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse In The Heat Of The Night

@bittersweet2253 2 жыл бұрын

"Raisin In The Sun" was my favorite movie...bet he was boosted!

@sabrinas3981 2 жыл бұрын

definitely to sir with love, iwas a little 👧 when my mom took me to see that movie I fell in love back in my country Jamaica 🇯🇲

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your childhood memories of Sidney. Stay safe! 😊

@420JRMan 2 жыл бұрын

To Sir, with Love, great introduction to Poitier’s skill.

@420JRMan 2 жыл бұрын

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@v3708 2 жыл бұрын

A man of integrity and awesome role model besides a brilliant actor. God bless his family. The angels are celebrating and I'll look for you in heaven 🇿🇦

@HH-zx2lq 2 жыл бұрын

God bless him. RIP and comfort his family during these sad days of mourning, but joy in celebrating his life

@jodywight3948 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen many of his wonderful films, but my favourite is "A Patch of Blue". It wasn't mentioned!!!!

@michaelpalmieri7335 2 жыл бұрын

I think a clip from it was shown briefly.

@cw9821 10 ай бұрын

Love Sidney Poitier from my heart!❤💛💚🌹🌹🌹🦘

@cathyvaughan5092 2 жыл бұрын

MLK will always be my no.1but im sure now he wouldn't mind sharing the stage with a brilliant man as well as actor. They both belong in the spotlight in heaven.R.I.P Sidney! To Sir With Love my favorite

@poohpooh7129 5 ай бұрын

I Love Him 💖😍, The Greatest ❣️😍😘💕❤️💝😚, Never another

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Sid. Which of his roles appealed to you the most?

@poohpooh7129 5 ай бұрын

@@FactsVerse I promise all of them. I seen him and Bill Cosby movie, the other night. and when he played the Teacher. and gave them, half of a 100, dollar bill. I can go on and on. I just love his style. You are Blessed to have Groan up. With such a talented Person 🙏🙏🙏🥇😀😀😀❤️❤️

@marygoden4836 2 жыл бұрын

My condolences 💐 to family and friends Sydney Poitier was one of the my favorite Actor I grew up watching him he will surely be miss he was truly a Legend

@miak6859 2 жыл бұрын

Raisin In The Sun....Sidney Poitier Thank you Sir Sidney Poitier May you Rest in Peace

@garymiller5937 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this video with us. I learned a lot and now I think he still hasn't received enough acclaim for the contributions he made. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

You're very much welcome! We're glad to know that you love our video. What other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

@lindaweinstein4846 2 жыл бұрын

May Sidney RIP 🙌🏼NOW AN ANGEL UP ABOVE 🤍😇

@karenoengland9859 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I did not all about him. Like he being a director. All I know that if he's in a movie. It was going to be good. I love him in all of his movies. He was a special person.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Kind and gentle, which of his roles is the most iconic for you?

@kiddozoo 2 жыл бұрын

Pure class. Pure gentleman. Pure greatness.

@ruthmarshall3676 5 ай бұрын

Enjoyed everything he starred in my condolences to his family ❤❤❤!!!!!

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

You're a true fan. Made us miss Sidney more. Which of his roles appealed to you the most?

@StillYHWHs Жыл бұрын

Every one of his films are 💯 % worth seeing. Each film has a subject matter of importance. In real life. He and the actors and actresses were amazingly realistic.

@pattysalegna-killeen821 5 ай бұрын

My favorite actor and I have the movie To Sir with love❤

@ChosenLove7 2 жыл бұрын

To sir with love❤💯❤👌🏾

@pharaohmedjaylawofmedjay2680 2 жыл бұрын

Great Man He Did Alot My Dad Love Sidney Poitier He Passed away in 2020 He would Been 80 year's Old My Dad He Watch All His Movies Sidney His Favorite Actor All His Movies Has A Message in it

@kathrynnard8059 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite movies that he made was Guess who's coming to dinner because of how he stood up to his father and he said you look at me as a black man but I look at myself as a man. I always loved that then my other favorite movies that he has made was the Last Brick maker and the Llife of Noah Dearbern. I think in these two last movies he showed in his personality in the movies the man that he truly was and it's in these two movies that I will remember him. He has a lot of different movies as he was coming up but these two are my best favorite

@LaMarraPSmith 5 ай бұрын

REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE MR. PORTIER. YOU ARE HOME WITH THE " I AM ", MY LORD YOU ARE SO MISSED.❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤.

@georgesnow1992 2 жыл бұрын

Good job thanks

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

@Comdesron17 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite role Sidney did is tough to choose, but I'd go with these 2 movies "The Defiant Ones" and with To Sir, with Love.... also I read that when Sidney made the movie 'No Way Out' with Richard Widmark, Richard had invited him and his wife over to his house for dinner. Sidney said he was hesitant but did go and he & Richard became good friends for the rest of their lives .... God bless RIP Sidney!!!!

@sararestivo6044 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVVVVVVVED HIM !!! EXCELLENT ACTOR ,LOVED THE MOVIES HE WAS IN !!!!!! ❤ REST IN PEACE MR POiTIER

@morriswilburn9858 2 жыл бұрын

Class.

@user-sw6ni2tq6h 5 ай бұрын

They called him, "Mr. Poitier." Rest In Peace you were one of the greats!

@gwenniecase2810 5 ай бұрын

My favorite movie are Lillies of the Field, To Sir with Love, In the Hear of the Night, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, I give him a big AMEN, and THEY CALL ME MISTER TIBBS!❤😂🎉

@jodychambers702 2 жыл бұрын

To sir with love, my favorite SP movie.

@ALLTHINGSARRIE 2 жыл бұрын

To Sir With Love ❤️

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Nice film. Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

@user-ye6vt5je5k 5 ай бұрын

Raisin the Sun🎉🎉🎉🎉

@jackvoss5841 2 жыл бұрын

I remember him well for singing. Jamaican Farewell passes through my mind often. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

@barbaramay5048 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite ALL around actors... Too many movies to mention as favorite... But if I had to choose... Lily of the field n Look who's coming to dinner were just remarkable ❤❤❤❤

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

We're very happy to know that you're a fan of Sidney. Your comment made us miss him more 😭

@Victorprossart1 2 жыл бұрын

I love this man.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like Sidney! Which of his films was your favorite?

@Victorprossart1 2 жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse What an impossible question! I am going to leave out a lot, but right off the bat: Lilies of the Feilds, Guess whos coming to dinner To sir with love Patch of blue In the Heat of the night A raisen in the sun Again - LOVE THIS MAN

@patriciat3242 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God for his inspiration, encouragement & love of ALL. Thanks for ALL your help & support.🛐🧡🙏🏾🐝

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Sidney will be missed. Thank you for your heartwarming message.

@user-wg9md2vw3e 5 ай бұрын

I really liked him as John Cane in the early seventies movie "Brother John".

@margaretcana3980 2 жыл бұрын

To sir with love I truly enjoy this movie but in the heat of the night is my favorite movie. R.I.P MR. Poitier.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

In the Heat of the Night is one of our favorite films too! Sidney played Virgil Tibbs in an exemplary manner.

@betsymartir3833 2 жыл бұрын

I think he was owesone. Love this actor be in peacei

@gw6496 2 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Sidney🙏🏾🙏🏾

@joslinmartin2630 2 жыл бұрын

All of his movies

@michaelboykins1228 2 жыл бұрын

To sir with love my favorite movie

@murraycallahan3716 2 жыл бұрын

I love knowing that he placed bugs outside rather than killing them. That’s a humane human being.

@markevan1 2 жыл бұрын

That's dumb.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Great trivia, thank you for sharing!

@jacqulinejackson4822 2 жыл бұрын

💋💋💋I so enjoyed him

@tiredlawdog 2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, In the Heat of the Night. He was fantastic.

@lanahardie4064 2 жыл бұрын

To sir with love

@angelaholmes8888 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie's of sidney are In the heat of the night Guess who's coming to dinner A patch of blue

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Great favorite film selections, thank you for sharing!

@loisanita0106 2 жыл бұрын

A GREAT actor. He died on my birthday which I know was not his choosing. There has never and will be never another great soul as his.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Memorable and tragic as well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts 😊

@alonzosmith6189 2 жыл бұрын

Watching his movies today

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

You're a true fan! Sidney will be badly missed.

@marybianca2722 2 жыл бұрын

My name is Mr. Tibbs!. Everything he did 💎

@joepayne3390 2 жыл бұрын

NOBODY DOES IT BETTER!!!

@LaMarraPSmith 5 ай бұрын

My favorite movie by Mr. POiTIER is " A PATCH OF BLUE".

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@tamedshrew235 5 ай бұрын

We didnt lose his goodness, we were all enriched by it.

@Proverbs31Ministries222 2 жыл бұрын

Great man he proved that God is good and loves black people 2

@ssartre5240 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite movie is The Simple life of Noah Dearborn. Made a big impact on me.

@debbiethompson14 5 ай бұрын

To sere with love and in the heat of the night

@80sdreamwave32 2 жыл бұрын

Love movie movie patch of blue on favorite

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

We love it too!

@tbus809 2 жыл бұрын

THE Trailblazer

@bettianngold6407 5 ай бұрын

Do one on sam Cooke and Charlie Pride

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

Great suggestion, thank you! We won't promise you anything but we'll definitely look into it. Watch out for our next video!

@jamesenacopeland9670 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is to serve with love and when he played with Clark Gable and Elon DeCarlo success back in all I say 18 something for a Clark Gable in the movie had adopt him and sent him to school and that was a real I would never forget I love his acting discourage and intelligent nobody can take that away from me

@jamesenacopeland9670 2 жыл бұрын

I meant to say cannot take that away from him love

@michaelpalmieri7335 2 жыл бұрын

You need to learn better grammar because I couldn't make out half of what your post said. By the way, the film you mentioned at the beginning was called "To SIR With Love," not "To Serve With Love." You should always put quotation marks around the title of a movie, or book, play, TV show, etc.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of our favorites too. Thank you for sharing your favorite Sid ilm!

@tra.7612 2 жыл бұрын

To Sir With Love In The Heat Of The Night Shoot To Kill 🇧🇸👑

@thomasblackmon5722 5 ай бұрын

What about “They call me Mr. Tibbs” !

@kennethrussell1158 2 жыл бұрын

He would have had a birthday next month.🙏

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

True, Sdiney will be sorely missed.

@ruthiesmith7403 6 ай бұрын

I always wanted him and Diana Carroll to be married to each other. They was two stong powerful Black movie leaders that deserve each other.

@karenhope6986 2 жыл бұрын

All time favorite actor. Fav film..GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER. Loved k. Hepburn. Did he know being on disney board, that disney properties was and is child trafficking

@lil_melon30 2 жыл бұрын

First!!!

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, I think we watched it first ❤

@douglaswright5689 5 ай бұрын

Raisin in the Sun!

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. What other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

@Proverbs31Ministries222 2 жыл бұрын

He died after my sons birthday. Its January 5

@paulinelee1762 Ай бұрын

He was born in the Bahamas Not Florida R.I.P.

@FactsVerse Ай бұрын

Thanks for the correction! What other types of video would you like to see?

@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube 3 ай бұрын

'To Sir, With Love,' in my mind, is his greatest work. Few films touch me in the way that one does. I never knew the man but I miss him greatly. Cheers

@MB-vu3ow 2 жыл бұрын

Misleading title.

@tasctablet9510 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite favorite city Cindy Portia roll is Is a pitch of blue because hes no it's nice to have a blind lady And African Americans Americans and people with disabilities are not

@michaelpalmieri7335 2 жыл бұрын

CINDY PORTIA? We're talking about a MAN, not a woman! Unless you think Sidney Poitier had a sex change operation? That film you mentioned was entitled "A PATCH Of Blue," not "A Pitch Of Blue." I couldn't make heads or tails of the rest of your post. Like at the end, where you said "people with disabilities are not." Are not WHAT? I think you should go back to grammar school.

@cfantasticseeallgood 2 жыл бұрын

🥲🥲🥲 😿 why couldn’t live forever 😢 God please change the rules that good people should live forever

@lilliancathrynperry8827 5 ай бұрын

Guess Who’s Coming For Dinner and Lilly’s Of The Field among others

@josephandreuccetti3706 5 ай бұрын

I'm white and I'm inspired by him. He was human first. Not a color.

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great evening!☺

@virgolove4ever701 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm that daughter speaking out daughter though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........

@garrettdavis6500 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Sidney Poitier punches a White guy out on film in "Band of Angels," w/ Clark Gable way back in 1957. Ten yr's before, " Heat of the Night. " Lazy.