Episode

American Masters: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

Name: American Masters: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Released: 2000-02-02
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 142000-02-02

Overview

A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 14
Episode: Episode 5
Air date: 2000-02-02
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light is Episode 5 in Season 14 of American Masters. It aired on 2000-02-02. The runtime is 90 min.

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