Stars Talk Sidney Poitier’s Legacy At Sidney Premiere In LA

From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin, this revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier and his legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker, and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.

Featuring candid interviews with Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand, Spike Lee, and many more, the film is also produced by Derik Murray, in close collaboration with the Poitier family. 

Apple celebrated the LA premiere of “Sidney” at The Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Talent on the red carpet included Oprah Winfrey (Producer), Reginald Hudlin (Director/Executive Producer), Derik Murray (Producer), Terry Wood (Executive Producer), Catherine Cyr (Executive Producer) Barry Krost(Executive Producer), and Poitier’s daughters Beverly Poitier-Henderson, Anika Poitier, Pamela Poitier, Sherri Poitier, and Sydney Poitier.

Additional attendees included Cher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, David Oyelowo, Loretta Devine, Colman Domingo, Dennis Haysbert, and more!

The highly anticipated documentary, “Sidney”, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on September 23, 2022.

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Ashley Dunn

Ashley Dunn is an entertainment news reporter and host of The “UNDUNN” Podcast and has over 10 years of experience in front and behind the camera covering the intersection of Entertainment & Fashion. Ashley has covered countless red carpets, including high-profile movie premieres and entertainment events and she has interviewed the who’s who celebrities in Hollywood. Ashley spent 13 years in Houston, working in fashion and then later as on-air talent for several networks covering fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and special interest stories. Ashley is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a BA in Communications. Dunn was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and currently resides in Los Angeles California with her husband.

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