Oprah on Sidney Poitier, the most "extraordinary" person she's ever known

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @jerlishacummings7808
    @jerlishacummings7808 2 года назад +19

    His integrity came through even in his acting. There will never be another Sidney Poitier. God bless his soul.

  • @frankpaquet295
    @frankpaquet295 2 года назад +37

    It was so sad when he died; this man was such a beacon for so many and such a wonderful actor. He definitely broke barriers and what an elegant man! Loved him. (from Sandi)

  • @deborahhemmings7368
    @deborahhemmings7368 2 года назад +46

    Sidney was the first actor I fell in love with. He was so amazing on screen. I was so proud of the Actor he was. He made me proud to be of African descent. I grieved for him as a family member or close friend would have. My condolences to his family.

  • @gentleall
    @gentleall 2 года назад +16

    In the time that Sidney Poitier was working in movies, is what made him peerless as an actor/director. Growing up watching his films was nothing short of inspirational and jaw-dropping.

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem 2 года назад +21

    Spike Lee stated when he saw this "greatness" on the screen, he knew immediately he wanted to be a part of the Arts

  • @maggieedwards3951
    @maggieedwards3951 2 года назад +30

    Quite simply one of the greatest to ever grace the screen, greatly missed but what a light .

  • @udntknomeXX
    @udntknomeXX 2 года назад +20

    "It's always a challenge when you're carrying other people's dream"... I personally felt that. It explains a lot I didn't understand then but I get now with my own kid.

  • @lovesyah4618
    @lovesyah4618 2 года назад +33

    He was an incredible man and actor. I've seen all his movies more than once. RIP 🙏🏽♥️🌹🕊️

  • @CherieulaJ
    @CherieulaJ 2 года назад +8

    Oh man, how I loved Mr. Poitier! ❤️❤️❤️
    I named my youngest son after him, and oh how glad I am that I did. His film legacy will last forever, and he had integrity to pass on to others. What a gift God gave to us who are fans, and also to those who are not. The mindset to pick and choose roles that reveal his truth: Priceless. 🕊️💔
    Rest In Peace, Mr. Sidney Poitier... 🕊️❤️❤️😘💋❤️❤️

  • @riderskater7248
    @riderskater7248 2 года назад +9

    Sidney was and is a powerful role model in my life. He shook me to my core and I'm a better human being because of his example.

  • @sandrabradley3703
    @sandrabradley3703 2 года назад +8

    As Mr Poitier was from the Catibbean we are proud of what he has achieved. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  • @Michaela1942
    @Michaela1942 2 года назад +19

    In the 1980s, when I was working at Columbia Pictures, Mr. Poitier had an office on the lot. We would pass one another often going our separate ways. You have NEVER been smiled at until you have been smiled at by Sidney Poitier. It was a big, warm, kind and genuine smile. I treasure it always.

    • @damianwalter1295
      @damianwalter1295 2 года назад

      Hello there Stephanie👋

    • @Sdority905
      @Sdority905 2 года назад

      Wow that's incredible. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Sdority905
    @Sdority905 2 года назад +8

    When I was little I watched old movies with my parents. "Guess who's coming to dinner" was one of my favorite movies. He is a legend and will be missed.

  • @cedricdixon5542
    @cedricdixon5542 2 года назад +25

    This segment was simply wonderful.Queen O stated that she gets that she carries other people dreams on her shoulders.Mr. Poitiers life is truly extranodary and legacy to respect and be proud of. Thanks for showing us what extraordinary is in America. Goddess Gayle your show is so profoundly Mind-blowing and informative to viewers all over the world. Dr.Dixon

  • @TubeNutriDoc
    @TubeNutriDoc 2 года назад +5

    I can remember as a young white girl seeing Guess Whose Coming to Dinner, and feeling so deeply moved with compassion and hope for a world which at that time seemed to be drawing lines between races and cultures. Plus I loved his voice, so smooth like butter. Thank you to Oprah et. al. who will bring this angel back to earth again for our edification and pleasure.

  • @jojosaylor8996
    @jojosaylor8996 2 года назад +17

    He was such great man and actor

  • @lindakafele9551
    @lindakafele9551 2 года назад +7

    I love Sidney. Such a huge heart and a huge talent

  • @emilgiese
    @emilgiese 2 года назад +25

    A national treasure!

  • @lizannewhitlow1085
    @lizannewhitlow1085 2 года назад +2

    I’m not crying. 😭

  • @andrewbodie3308
    @andrewbodie3308 2 года назад +11

    I have watched all of his movies what a great actor 😢

  • @voulathomacos-lagonas8445
    @voulathomacos-lagonas8445 2 года назад +24

    A real gentleman.. a wonderful role model for men everywhere ✨️

    • @onelevel2346
      @onelevel2346 2 года назад

      How is he a role model - this I don't agree

    • @sandrabradley3703
      @sandrabradley3703 2 года назад +2

      @@onelevel2346 Excuse me! He showed us here in the Caribbean that we can achieve greatness. As a black man he showed that we don't have to accept demeaning roles in Hollywood. Didnt you hear that he refused the role of 750.00 per week because of that storyline when he was only working for 75.00 per week? I think you should revisit this interview. You obviously was not paying attention.

  • @sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107
    @sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107 2 года назад +10

    Beautiful man and wonderful actor.

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 2 года назад +10

    Looking forward to seeing this documentary of Mr. Poitier

  • @sedgwickmcalaster7785
    @sedgwickmcalaster7785 2 года назад +8

    Sidney Poitier lesson was THAT DIGNITY has nothing to do with the color of your SKIN 🖤

  • @joanholland3438
    @joanholland3438 2 года назад +1

    I think I cried a lot through To Sir with Love and even wrote a letter to him. ❤

  • @MYRIAMLATEUR
    @MYRIAMLATEUR 2 года назад +7

    An exceptional moving tribute to a wonderful human being!

    • @onelevel2346
      @onelevel2346 2 года назад

      How is he wonderful? Did you know him. What did he do for his people

  • @paulastenavage3348
    @paulastenavage3348 2 года назад +23

    This gentleman was A VERY GREAT ACTOR and I very much enjoyed his role in to SIR WITH LOVE!

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem 2 года назад +1

    The greatest "SIR" to ever grace the planet 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @erichawkins5738
    @erichawkins5738 Год назад +2

    More than just an actor, a true genius and humanitarian.

  • @georgiahughes6404
    @georgiahughes6404 2 года назад +3

    Sidney was the man. So talented, such elegance and grace.

  • @wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535
    @wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535 2 года назад +3

    One of the greatest. Miss you, Sidney. 😞🙏💚

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem 2 года назад +5

    The impeccable Sidney Poitier.....

  • @sheltonlovesr.8941
    @sheltonlovesr.8941 2 года назад +12

    I’m 60, and to watch him as I grow up in all the wonderful movies he did, is a honor. He blessed soooo many of us who barley saw someone who look like us play rolls that mostly went to white people. He, gave, us, hope! He was and is a true icon. Peace and Blessing to all. I Love U Sidney. I Love U All.

  • @directorytaliwag4100
    @directorytaliwag4100 2 года назад +1

    Yes. Well deserved illumination of an extraordinary man.

  • @debrahelmlinger6256
    @debrahelmlinger6256 2 года назад +12

    Always have Loved Sidney Poitier even as a child I would stay up late if one of his movies was on tv

    • @damianwalter1295
      @damianwalter1295 2 года назад

      Hello Debra👋

    • @frankpaquet295
      @frankpaquet295 2 года назад +1

      Definitely! My mother loved him too and we watched everything he was in. (from Sandi)

  • @britashli
    @britashli 2 года назад +4

    Loved this man from the moment i saw him in Raisin in the sun…😢

  • @aishaibrahimabbas5867
    @aishaibrahimabbas5867 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful human being. Thank You.

  • @user-ko2tu3ss3o
    @user-ko2tu3ss3o 2 года назад +2

    Gayle King has not an ounce of shine when compared to the gracious glow of love of these magnificent daughters.
    And did Oprah lie about her feelings for Maya Angelou, or is it more platitudes falling from her mouth that she perceives as wisdom when she speaks of Sir Sidney Poitier. Thank you the Sisters Poitier for your loving memories of fact, of a dear man beloved by so many. A life well lived, a memory treasured. A man blessed beyond imaging by a family whom he loved, above celerity and who loved in return. Rest in Peace Sir Sidney.

  • @hottafyah6278
    @hottafyah6278 2 года назад +9

    Wrong title for this video, but amazing actor who deserves to be fully celebrated

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. He was a great man!!!!

  • @dawneabdulal-bari9313
    @dawneabdulal-bari9313 2 года назад +2

    Amazing 🤩 Many Thanks for sharing this excellent documentary 🏆

  • @aminachanae
    @aminachanae Год назад +2

    He was a regular at my former place of employment. He was a class act and I was so sad when he passed away.

  • @rain73ful
    @rain73ful 2 года назад +5

    I love that slap scene! I could watch it forever!

  • @lauradewhurst2860
    @lauradewhurst2860 2 года назад +5

    Wow. And here I was thinking that I was the only one that ran around calling him my boyfriend!!! I miss his presence and inspirational career!! Great job, Oprah!!

  • @save_theworld
    @save_theworld Год назад +1

    When I heard how old he was? I was so happy. 🎉 He made it

  • @BeBlessed70
    @BeBlessed70 2 года назад +1

    Such a great interview.

  • @sabrinafreeman
    @sabrinafreeman 2 года назад +2

    💯💕 Mr . Poitier’s his life speaks his movies love and always teaching us do better

  • @thelmagriffin5851
    @thelmagriffin5851 2 года назад +4

    Love his work when I saw A Raisin In The Sun one of my favorite plays I bought the same book twice

  • @garfieldharrison510
    @garfieldharrison510 2 года назад +3

    The line I would've written for the Dad to counter Sidney's character. In America they will always see you as a coloured man. Rest in Power Sidney. You did well.

  • @bonnieanderson5865
    @bonnieanderson5865 Год назад +2

    He impacted my family, I am white and I didn't know any one black. I knew he was just like me in all the ways that mattered so he became a man that made my family laugh and we watched Lillies of the field and it has been my childhood favorite.

  • @gigilamoore2656
    @gigilamoore2656 2 года назад +3

    This segment brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful piece.

  • @SKARAMANGA1
    @SKARAMANGA1 2 года назад +1

    Underrated King NUFFSAID

  • @lindagood9841
    @lindagood9841 2 года назад +5

    Wow, Super Awesome Story and Life.

  • @pa4362
    @pa4362 2 года назад +2

    My mother told me so much about him , it was like I actually knew him.

  • @lyonellaverde3135
    @lyonellaverde3135 2 года назад +2

    A life well lived and a life that did well for others.

  • @djdollase
    @djdollase 2 года назад +1

    This is such a beautiful tribute to an apparently beautiful guy

  • @DivasClub700
    @DivasClub700 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful Interview very Warm and Classy!

  • @jstoy7830
    @jstoy7830 2 года назад +1

    beautiful sisters❤

  • @antoniodutra1248
    @antoniodutra1248 2 года назад +1

    A model for a black man, gentle, clever, deeply rooted in his own history, and corageous to break barriers. A Beautiful Life.

  • @goldenvulture6818
    @goldenvulture6818 2 года назад +3

    He's an icon

  • @7style0
    @7style0 2 года назад +1

    "Amazing moment in History"

  • @mikeyhaynes245
    @mikeyhaynes245 2 года назад +3

    Amazing 🙏🏽

  • @patcavasin5947
    @patcavasin5947 2 года назад +9

    Pamela looks just like her Dad. Mr. Poitier was an awesome actor.

    • @Ljacksmith
      @Ljacksmith 2 года назад +1

      Yes she does. And it’s wonderful to see her face.

  • @asiam1528
    @asiam1528 2 года назад +4

    To sirwithlove one of my all time favorite movies

    • @sophiaelayne9984
      @sophiaelayne9984 2 года назад +2

      "Those school-girl days of telling tells and biting nails are gone." sigh...."But how do you thank someone who's taken you from crayons to perfume."

  • @valcan121
    @valcan121 2 года назад +1

    So looking forward to this film on Mr. Poitier.

  • @geraldinekeenan-friday3673
    @geraldinekeenan-friday3673 2 года назад +2

    Oh i cant wait... ❤❤❤

  • @thinktank2255
    @thinktank2255 2 года назад +2

    Having color is BEAUTIFUL.

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye 2 года назад +9

    Oprah grows more and more gorgeous with age. She has the most stunning hair. Sidney is absolutely incandescent 🙌🏾✨🙏🏾

  • @elnazgoudarzi7781
    @elnazgoudarzi7781 2 года назад +2

    The brave women of Iran are sacrificing their lives on the streets against oppression and justice. Please be our voice. #MahsaAmini

    • @noneofurbusiness5223
      @noneofurbusiness5223 2 года назад +1

      When you feel no one is listening you throw it out there. God bless.

  • @RC-ku8pr
    @RC-ku8pr 2 года назад +1

    HE WAS A HANDSOME MAN....AMAZING ACTOR ...NICE VOICE

  • @gailriversmusic
    @gailriversmusic 2 года назад +1

    I read his story

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem 2 года назад +3

    Lady O and Gayle look amazing to be in their late 60,s

  • @tasibho
    @tasibho 2 года назад +7

    Always a challenge when your carrying other people's dreams. That's what happened to Michael and Whitney. Too heavy a burden. Even with family.

  • @deee3950
    @deee3950 2 года назад +2

    No comment. Time will tell the story and let us know his true impact

  • @PassportKingMarineVet
    @PassportKingMarineVet 2 года назад +2

    🇧🇸🇧🇸STAND UP 🇧🇸🇧🇸

  • @charliefox1054
    @charliefox1054 2 года назад +1

    Sir Sidney...RIP

  • @angelaalston971
    @angelaalston971 2 года назад +11

    The slap that was heard around the world

  • @FreeAsABird53
    @FreeAsABird53 2 года назад +2

    I would like to watch this and hear about Mr Poitier and even catch a glimpse of his daughters. But I can not because Oprah is involved. Maybe someday his daughters will do another piece that is solely produced by the family or with someone else. After what Oprah tried with Michael Jackson and his family after his passing, I made a vow that I would never set eyes upon her or ever listen to the sound of her voice ever again. When she leaves this earth, it will be a great day for humanity. Rest in Peace Mr Poitier. You were a once in a lifetime brilliant light ✨🌟💙🙏🏽

  • @wmtyrance
    @wmtyrance 2 года назад +3

    notice how it turns into all about Oprah

  • @COBYKOEHL2
    @COBYKOEHL2 2 года назад

    AMAZING

  • @justinw8512
    @justinw8512 2 года назад

    This looks rly good

  • @cobracobra9505
    @cobracobra9505 2 года назад +1

    rip Sidney

  • @finster196148
    @finster196148 2 года назад +1

    Its too bad diane carroll isn’t still with us to chime in on his character. Who people are in movies is one thing. Their character in real life is sometimes something else.

  • @queen_of_domination
    @queen_of_domination 2 года назад

    Gayle & Oprah have been together for years.

  • @BLTKellys
    @BLTKellys 2 года назад +6

    The way he treated Diahann Carroll was despicable. He pressured her to leave her husband and when she did, Sidney refused to end his marriage to be with her. I read Diahann’s memoir and it made me see Sidney as a user.

    • @KA-jo8vn
      @KA-jo8vn 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking abt that watching the movie, it was told in a very very vaguely way…. Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-eo4px2cu4v
    @user-eo4px2cu4v Год назад

    Oprah's hair is beautiful 💜

  • @graceandpeace4414
    @graceandpeace4414 2 года назад +2

    Before Denzel Washington there was Sidney Poitier.

  • @eyelutalulu7266
    @eyelutalulu7266 2 года назад

    Never thought about all the holidays one goes through without their parents and the emptiness one most likely feels on every holiday, birthday, ....

  • @indestarbright9646
    @indestarbright9646 2 года назад +1

    8:58 - 9:00 Just curious Oprah, what about Maya Angelou?

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem 2 года назад +1

    Was Mister Poitier ever honored by the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts

  • @jwc56
    @jwc56 2 года назад +1

    Which is the best book read about Mr. Poitier?

    • @bettyachieng726
      @bettyachieng726 2 года назад +1

      "THE MEASURE OF A MAN" It's also in audio. It was on youtube, wondering if it's still there.

  • @terrylovell_video_editor
    @terrylovell_video_editor 2 года назад

    Wrong title for this video. It’s on Sidney Poitier

  • @sucreebrun
    @sucreebrun 2 года назад

    Respect and admiration is what I feel for Mr. Poitier.
    Oprah and Gayle should at least pronounce his name properly.

  • @johnestes705
    @johnestes705 2 года назад

    I love to the movie Brother John, another great movie was Mr. Dearborn.

  • @OnlyLoveCan38
    @OnlyLoveCan38 2 года назад +1

    Why did she break her promise to Sidney Poitier? If he only wanted his Master Class shown once why not honor that?

    • @raeanngodfrey6986
      @raeanngodfrey6986 2 года назад +1

      i believe they said there were many more hours of interviews beyond the Master Class and therefore the family consented to it. Oprah would never have broken a promise to a man she so revered.

  • @deedwayne2752
    @deedwayne2752 2 года назад +1

    Sidney's daughter Sidney looks like her dad more except she's the light skin Sidney...📌

  • @suedavis3525
    @suedavis3525 2 года назад +2

    It would be nice if presenters could pronounce his (French) name correctly

  • @todaywithchris1574
    @todaywithchris1574 2 года назад +1

    Wrong headline for this video.

    • @ntsakoshilubane5025
      @ntsakoshilubane5025 2 года назад

      Then make yours , you will be surprised to see people will still say wrong headline , you will never do something that can satisfying everyone, you will choose a headline that makes you happy as the creator ,

  • @ziziroberts8041
    @ziziroberts8041 2 года назад

    Amen. Amen. A-men, amen, amen. ❤️🌹

  • @stephaniethomas2223
    @stephaniethomas2223 2 года назад +1

    OPRAH LIKE HIM BECAUSE HE IS AQUARIUS LIKE HER!!!!!!!