The Legacy Of Sidney Poitier

Ground-breaking actor Sidney Poitier died last week at the age of 94. He was the first Black performer to win the Oscar for Best Actor in 1964. Author Mark Harris joins us to discuss Poitier's life, legacy, and performances, which he wrote about in his book Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood. We will also take calls from listeners about their favorite Poitier performances.