Sidney Poitier: A look back at the Hollywood legend’s remarkable career
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Sidney Poitier: A look back at the Hollywood legend’s remarkable career
Tributes have poured in to honor Sidney Poitier, who died last week at age 94. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Ann Thompson looks back at his remarkable career in Hollywood, including his roles in “To Sir, with Love” and “In the Heat of the Night.”
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In 1967, America was at the height of the civil rights movement and the country's biggest star was Sidney Poitier. With the release of three films that year: TO SIR WITH LOVE, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?, he was at the top of his game. #BlackHistoryMonth #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM
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In 1967, America was at the height of the civil rights movement and the country's biggest star was Sidney Poitier. With the release of three films that year: TO SIR WITH LOVE, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?, he was at the top of his game. #BlackHistoryMonth #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM
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