
Sidney
Taste attributes: documentarybiographyslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentary
"The life and the legacy."
Boxlist takeA grounded documentary that is slow-burning, weighty and rough-edged. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Harpo Productions
- Taste scores
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