Throughout the course of his storied career, Sidney Poitier experienced many groundbreaking moments in his personal and professional life. In addition to numerous memorable on-screen performances, Poitier also delivered several speeches that spoke not only about his life but also about other causes and topics of great importance to him.
Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward by Sidney Poitier includes the speeches of Poitier, given at a variety of events and compiled in this volume. From commencement speeches to memorials, the speeches featured include the topics of filmmaking, civil rights, parenthood, and more, allowing readers to gain a stronger sense of what Poitier valued and offering a unique perspective into his life.
This book was compiled by Joanna Poitier and contains a foreword by Oprah Winfrey. Edited by John Malahy, there is also an assortment of photographs depicting Poitier on and off-screen.
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