I wrote an Essay on Sidney Poitier for Zeit Online

Written By Adrian Daub

I was asked to reflect on the amazing career and the unique performances of Sidney Poitier, who passed away last Thursday. I got to reflect on Poitier’s role in Hollywood, the Civil Rights Movement, and his surprisingly mixed legacy in terms of race in Hollywood. You can find the text here.

Adrian Daub
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