80. Poised Poitier

For the first episode to focus on an actor as such, Alex and Jonathan look at three influential leading roles played by Sidney Poitier in A Raisin in the Sun (1961), A Patch of Blue (1965), and In the Heat of the Night (1967). We discuss how acting becomes highlighted in a film which is adapted from the stage, the ways that Poitier's roles reflect his own life and values, and how he blazed a trail for modern African American actors. Skip to: 10:54 – A Raisin in the Sun 37:14 – A Patch of Blue 1:02:30 – In the Heat of the Night 1:25:54 – Overall 1:37:27 – Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: The Godfather (1972) The Godfather: Part II (1974) The Godfather: Part III (1990) For more information, visit the blog: thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/poised-poitier Support the Show! Patreon: patreon.com/thefilmlings Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thefilmlings