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title: "Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sidney-poitier-the-man-who-changed-hollywood-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1077852
imdb_id: "tt26442171"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 3.6
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sidney-poitier-the-man-who-changed-hollywood-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood.
Year: 2023.
Genre: Documentary / TV Movie.
Duration: 52m.
Release Date: 01/23/2023 (DE).
Directors: Katja Runge, Henning van Lil.
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Gregg Champion, Percival Everett, Lee Grant, Constance Towers.
Subject: Sidney Poitier (actor, bridge-builder, political icon, artist).
Key Achievements: First black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1964; first international black superstar.
Background: Grew up in poor circumstances in the Bahamas with only a few years of schooling.
Historical Context: In 1950, 33-year-old black actor Sidney Poitier starred

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Katja Runge, Henning van Lil
- **Networks / Studios**: Florianfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sidney Poitier** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Lee Grant** as *Self*
- **Constance Towers** as *Self*
- **Foster Hirsch** as *Self*
- **Joanna Shimkus** as *Self (archive) - Sidney Poitier's second wife*
- **Sydney Tamiia Poitier** as *Self (archive) - Sydney Poitier's daughter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood online?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood worth watching?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood holds a community rating of 3.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood and when was it released?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood is a feature film with a runtime of 52 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood?
Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood was directed by Katja Runge, Henning van Lil.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1077852)
- [Sidney Poitier - The man who changed Hollywood (TV Movie 2023 ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26442171/)
- [Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood (2023)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1077852-sidney-poitier-der-mann-der-hollywood-veranderte/cast)
- [Sidney Poitier - The man who changed Hollywood (2023) - AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/sidney-poitier-the-man-who-changed-hollywood-am755236/cast-crew)
- [Sidney Poitier - The Man Who Changed Hollywood Cast & Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/sidney-poitier-der-mann-der-hollywood-veraenderte/UUILSvwpHoJagUe3N4mfk7/credits/)

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