Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.
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| Directing | Lee Grant | Director |
| Writing | Prudence Glass | Writer |
| Production | Prudence Glass | Producer |
| Production | Mary Beth Yarrow | Producer |
| Camera | Sławomir Grünberg | Director of Photography |
