Hollywood-ography

Join us for the bizarre Viking film THE LONG SHIPS, as well as Sidney Poitier's only cameo in THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's historic Oscar-winning performance in LILIES OF THE FIELD, where he became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor.

Join us for PRESSURE POINT, an avant-garde psychological drama about a racist Nazi sympathizer who has been imprisoned for sedition.

Join us for PARIS BLUES, Sidney Poitier's final film with Martin Ritt and his only pairing with off screen love interest Diahann Carroll.

Join us for the astounding film adaptation of the groundbreaking play A RAISIN IN THE SUN where Sidney Poitier rejoins the original Broadway cast.

Join us for ALL THE YOUNG MEN, an ensemble war film led by Alan Ladd in one of his final film roles.

Join us for Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge's only pairing in PORGY AND BESS, the controversial stage musical adaptation.

Join us for OUR VIRGIN ISLAND, Sidney Poitier's final pairing with John Cassavetes and his fourth film with Ruby Dee.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's starring turn in THE DEFIANT ONES, the first groundbreaking message picture from prolific producer and director Stanley Kramer.

Join us for THE MARK OF THE HAWK, Eartha Kitt's feature film debut and Sidney Poitier's second film with Juano Hernandez.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's first period piece, set against the backdrop of the Civil War and starring Clark Gable.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's final film with Richard Brooks.

Join us for the gritty drama EDGE OF THE CITY, Sidney Poitier's first collaboration with director Martin Ritt and costar John Cassavetes

Join us for GOOD-BYE, MY LADY, a quiet coming of age story about a young boy and his dog.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's true breakthrough role alongside Glenn Ford, and his first time being directed by Richard Brooks.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's second pairing with Ruby Dee in James Wong Howe's directorial debut about the creation of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Join us for RED BALL EXPRESS, Sidney Poitier's first entry into war films.

Join us for Sidney Poitier's sophomore feature where he stars alongside friend and mentor Canada Lee.

Join us as we begin our journey through the career of our fourth star: Sidney Poitier. We'll go through Sidney's entire filmography, beginning with his uncredited role in SEPIA CINDERELLA and his impressive debut in NO WAY OUT and move chronologically, in and out of the studio system and New Hollywood, to his final performance in THE JACKAL. Each week, we'll discuss a new film title or two, what i...

Get ready for Season 4 of Hollywood-ography featuring Sidney Poitier!

Join us for Judy Garland's final onscreen performance.

Join us for A Child is Waiting, where Judy Garland is directed by John Cassavetes in one of his earlier directorial efforts

Join us for Gay Purr-ee, Judy Garland's first and only animated feature. 

Join us for Judy Garland's second Oscar-nominated performance in the ensemble courtroom drama Judgment at Nuremberg.

Join us for Judy Garland's return to the big screen as Vicki Lester in A STAR IS BORN, which is also her first Academy Award-nominated performance.