“He was remarkable for not only gaining respect and acclaim for his work at a time when opportunities were really not being flung at black actors, but he went even further, and became a ‘real Hollywood’ movie star,” DiLeo said. Five years later he won an Oscar for “Lilies of the Field.” He was the first African American man to have been nominated for an Oscar, for in “The Defiant Ones” in 1958. People throw around words like “icon” and “legend,” DiLeo said, but it’s hard to overestimate the impact of Poitier’s life and legacy. “I’ve seen all his major work, and I’m very aware of this work,”he said. Poitier’s Illustrious career.”ĭiLeo said Poitier’s work is within the period of his expertise. John DiLeo will no doubt be able to educate us all on some of the most brilliant parts of Mr. “We are thrilled to pay tribute to him showing one of his greatest performances as it should be seen – on the big screen. “Sidney Poitier was one of the greatest actors of all time,” said Milford Theater’s artistic director, Beth O’Neil. If you combine a screening of Sidney Poitier’s “To Sir with Love” during Black History Month with an introduction and discussion by local film historian John DiLeo, you will have a superlative evening of tribute at the newly renovated Milford Theater on Sunday, Feb.
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