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Sidney Poitier : the great speeches of an icon who moved us forward / Sidney Poitier with Joanna Poitier ; edited by John Malahy ; foreword by Oprah Winfrey.

Poitier, Sidney, (author.). Shimkus, Joanna, 1943- (author.). Malahy, John, (editor.). Winfrey, Oprah, (author of foreword.).

Summary:
"From the Poitier estate, the words of film legend and cultural icon Sidney Poitier come to life in his wise, witty, inspiring, and deeply personal speeches on entertainment history, culture, civil rights, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780762487172
  • ISBN: 0762487178
  • Physical Description: xxi, 170 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : Running Press, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword -- A note from Joanna Shimkus Poitier -- Introduction -- Major career honors and Life Achievement awards -- The legacy of Black Hollywood -- Standing on the shoulders of giants -- Memorials -- Arts & tradition -- The next generation.
Subject: Poitier, Sidney.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American > African American authors.
Actors > United States > Biography.
African American actors > Biography.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Bethlehem Main Library 791.43 (Text) 33062009983348 New Adult Nonfiction Available -


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