Oprah Winfrey government produces Sidney Poitier documentary for Apple
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A documentary concerning the late Sidney Poitier is presently being labored on by Apple, with Oprah Winfrey mentioned to be hooked up to the undertaking that has been in manufacturing for over a yr.
The primary Black winner of the Academy Award for greatest actor, Sidney Poitier died on Friday aged 94. Following his passing, it has been revealed that work has been ongoing on a documentary concerning the landmark actor.
Harpo Productions and Community Leisure are engaged on the movie beneath Apple Authentic Movies, with Winfrey government producing the trouble, studies Selection. It is going to be directed by Reggie Hudlin, recognized for movies “Home Get together” and “The Black Godfather,” in addition to often serving as an government producer for the NAACP Picture Awards.
Poitier’s household has been collaborating within the undertaking all through its manufacturing. In an announcement after Poitier’s demise was introduced, the household mentioned he was “not solely an excellent actor, activist and a person of unbelievable grace and fortitude, he was additionally a loyal and loving husband, a supportive and adoring father, and a person who all the time put household first.”
Hailing from Miami, Poitier was generally known as a trailblazer in Hollywood, incomes his first Oscar nomination for “The Defiant Ones” in 1958 then later profitable for “Lillies of the Subject.” Different movies he starred in embody “Patch of Blue,” “Warmth of the Night time,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” and “The Blackboard Jungle.”
Launch particulars for the documentary are unknown at the moment, however it’s anticipated to turn out to be accessible to observe by way of Apple TV+ after its launch.
