Five films - two locations - important community conversations
Often called the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of movies, Sidney Poitier was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He was the first Black actor to star in major films in non-stereotypical roles. His movies brought topics such as interracial couples and discrimination to American households. Hear about current events that occurred while each of these movies debuted and join in a post-movie discussion group.