Sidney Poitier (Lilies Of The Field, 1963, and The Oscar)

In a month's time we have lost Bell Hooks, Desmond Tutu and now one of the finest actors to dazzle the silver screen with a range of magnificent performances. Sidney Poitier played a myriad of complex character with an uncommon elan. In 1963, he became the first Black actor to win an Oscar for Best Actor. This is the ending from the same film, which was directed by Ralph Nelson. In this scene, Homer Smith, played by Sidney Poitier leaves Mother Maria, played by Lilia Skala after building them a chapel. After taking one last look at the chapel he built, Smith, knowing that his work is done, slips into his car and drives quietly off into the night. What a fitting tribute for an actor and activist who paved the way for many from the Black community to leave their mark on the big screen. The clip is followed by the actor receiving the Oscar.

Видео Sidney Poitier (Lilies Of The Field, 1963, and The Oscar) канала Dinesh Bhadwal