Sidney Poitier: The Measure of a Man

01/08/22 • 35 min

In an interview on The Oprah Show from April 7, 2000, Oprah talks to the legendary Sidney Poitier about his memoir, “The Measure of a Man.” They discuss his life growing up in the Bahamas, how he started in show business and his barrier-breaking career.

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