Reporters Ask Sidney Poitier His Views on Race (1968)

[@timothyedwards3623]

Whats so refreshing is when Sidney was speaking no reporter was interrupting. RIP Sidney

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@178taz]

@@leejohnson6328 Spam..... SMDH. You could easily open your own channel. Please respect Mr. Poitier.

[@chriscurtis8344]

Timothy , the media didn’t do that as much back then. It is refreshing because the media today (black and white )are a -holes.

[@menosay1912]

If we had more men like this in the world, things would be in such a better place. RIP.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@leejohnson6328]

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[@victoriajepson4483]

He was a lovely chap, so refreshingly positive and warm hearted.

[@joshualuna5044]

We don’t need more men like him! We need the men that are already here, on earth, to be more like him then maybe just maybe we would be in a “seemingly better place”.

[@claudiascott6484]

So true.

[@excellentmike]

Sidney Poitier was a hero to Americans of every race, creed and background. His dignity, eloquence, and his piercing intelligence shown throughout his illustrious career. We can only hope that more people, Americans in particular, become familiar with his life and work.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@eloisahassan9004]

I definitely agree. I have enjoyed many of his movies. My favorite is To Sir with love.

[@fernmichalenko9577]

I also love guess who’s coming to dinner he stands up for his rights as a man👍

[@CelticVictory]

I think Americans are already familiar with his work.

[@siggylloyd3566]

@@CelticVictory nah. And Celtic havent ever won, ha, so I have ever graver doubts as to your sentiments, mr. "Celtic Victory" ...(when??)

[@holyspacemonkey]

Sidney Poitier turning the tables at 1:46! “Why is it that you guys are hounds for bad news?” 🔥🔥🔥 OMG I love this man more every time I see him, and I’ve been watching him since I was a child in the 70s. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@freddiestranger9783]

So great to know so give your life to Jesus Christ ✝️🛐 Today ✔️

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@uraannews4793]

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[@RevWillTheThrill1974]

A class act all the way. Clearly we've lost one of the greats. RIP.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@djbside1965]

Rest In Eternal Power to Oscar Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Civil Rights Icon and U.S. Army Veteran Sidney Poitier (1927-2022). Your groundbreaking career and commanding presence in film and theater are the stuff of legend. Thanks for the many, many years of cinematic excellence and philanthropy. You will be sadly missed, Sir.

[@saintfrancisobrianevangeli2793]

YOU WILLFULLY, ST(H)PIDLY OR IGNORANTLY FORGOT, OMITTED OR JUST REFUSED TO MENTION THAT KNIGHT AND SIR SIDNEY POITIER IS AND WAS A NATIVE AND CITIZEN OF THE BAHAMAS ALSO !!! HE WAS FOR MANY YEARS THEIR AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN AND IN RECENT YEARS A BRIDGE IN THE BAHAMAS IS/WAS NAMED IN HIS HONOUR !!! I'M JUST NOW KNOWING INCREDIBLE AND NEW THINGS ABOUT THIS AMAZING MAN, LEGEND AND ICON !!! IN LIGHT OF HIS TIMES IN 40's-60's RACIST' AMERICA, THERE ARE CASES OF QUESTION MARKS IN MY HEAD !!! THEN YOU SEE OLD BLACK AND TV FOOTAGE OF THE GREAT MAHALIA JACKSON SINGING "AMAZING GRACE".... THEN YOU UNDERSTAND THAT EVEN HUMAN LANGUAGES CANNOT TELL THE STORY.

[@djbside1965]

@@saintfrancisobrianevangeli2793 Speaking of being stupid, don't ruin this high tribute to this honorable man with your foolishness. Nearly everyone knows Mr. Poitier's nationality, and if making this point is so important to you, just mentioning this fact without being a jackass about it would suffice.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@pamelajudithrwanyarare8429]

@@djbside1965Sir Sid himself calls himself an American (if only one would have listened to the clip).

[@178taz]

@@leejohnson6328 Spam..... SMDH. You could easily open your own channel. Please respect Mr. Poitier.

[@RK-ln6kg]

What I loved about Sydney was that he dealt with arrogance in a decent and polite manner. And not once showed any rudeness to the media. Now that's true icon. I wished more people can learn from Sydney.

[@gilgemash]

I'm sure you meant Sidney 😷🌈

[@MTknitter22]

yes and he never ever cast aspersions on all whites but kept the conversation to individuals that do it. Best part of this was Sidney was lecturing nasty race obsessed press for only concentrating on HIS skin color. GO SIDNEY As Sidney surely knew before he died, and the press has not changed one bit.

[@AljIsHere128]

Please spare me the BS about rudeness to the media. Especially if not a person if color and lack understanding of the media back then. Wanting for him to answer to the civil rights issues at the time. But his response had no choice but to not be rude. 🙄😐

[@AljIsHere128]

@@MTknitter22 And yet whites back then wanted to pigeon hole Sidney in the same way U are doing with your post. As one of the good ones not like those other Blacks with disdain for whites. Not understanding either those times that race obsessed press making him answer for the Civil Rights events and people of that time.

[@saintfrancisobrianevangeli2793]

@@gilgemash THAT RAINBOW IS A TOKEN AND PROMISE THAT GOD JEHOVAH IS GOING TO DISTROY YOU ALL WITH FIRE THIS TIME !!! AND AS IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MEN ONCE TO DIE AND AFTER DEATH THE JUDGEMENT. HEBREWS 9:27 HOW SHALL YOU ESCAPE IF YOU NEGLECT SO GREAT A SALVATION WHICH WAS GIVEN TO THE SAINTS ? HEBREWS 2:1-4. WHERE WILL YOY SOEND ETERNITY ???? .... AND OH.THE GUY WAS TALKING ABOUT SIR SIDNEY POITIER. THANK YOU...

[@renatamitchell4437]

Sidney was very intelligent, articulate and we'll spoken ❤️ he handled this situation quite well. Classy, dignified man.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@ItsJustME-OnYx]

How can you not love this man ?? Keeps his emotions in check while putting them in their place with class. This interview was done in 1968. What got me was ( Hounds for bad news comment ). Funny how some things never change ...

[@davidaranda2839]

Absolute Legend! Not just in his acting career. What a MAN! Sets a remarkable example and role model for everyone in this planet. Shall he rest in peace, a true KING.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@hakukuze7947]

His response reminds me of what Denzil Washington told reporters about their need to be the first to the story but not the truth. RIP Sir, your integrity and life taught us all a great deal.

[@178taz]

Beautifully said, and well spoken. Always my hero. You'll be sorely missed.

[@therealthreadkilla]

WOW, Well done Sidney. RIP from a fellow American. As an aside I think "to Sir, with love" was his best role. That movie and his performance in it has stuck with me my whole life.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@danwaldis4553]

I saw Lillies of the Field, To Sir With Love, and In The Heat of the Night. They all stuck with me, but I have to admit that To Sir With Love had a special significance for me. Rod Steiger put it best to Sidney Poitier: "To not even know if you want to be a leader, and then to lead gloriously!" He gave us so much in so many ways! RIP Mr. Poitier!

[@sparrowsparrow2124]

What a great loss!!! One of the very few that really deserved the title "SIR"!!! R.I.P. brilliant man!!! Farewell!!!!

[@AljIsHere128]

One of The British papers didn't acknowledge him as Sir in an obituary though.😥🤨

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@michelledunn8459]

And this is why I love this man, Sidney Poitier, so much!!! Rest in peace Sir Poitier!!!

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@margaretcaldarone1005]

This Speech is Historical. This speech is the best of enlightment regarding the Sensalist Press. Bravo, Mr. Poitier. BRAVO!!!

[@graceextra3595]

Thank you for sharing this important archive. The battle continues...

[@LeoraJackson]

Wow! He put it there! Very nicely! Very politely. “I appreciate if you would give me the respect due and simple not ask of me those things!” Yes Sidney!!

[@foresthart5599]

Wowwww....way ahead of his time. So intelligent. Turned the tables on the media.

[@gigglesscreen]

Sidney Poitier: a man of class not color (or any other limitationsyouhad for him). People tried to put him in a box but his intelligent would not allow it. He will be missed 😢.

[@Riogi]

Well stated, Maria. This is what made him so amazing. He was pure class and intelligence.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@178taz]

@@leejohnson6328 Spam..... SMDH. You could easily open your own channel. Please respect Mr. Poitier.

[@LoopyDreamz775]

He was in a box, he knew it, White society back then already put him in a box

[@maroonfist9831]

A brilliant delivery and closing them down! Is approach was unique he turned the whole conversation and questions back on them RIP

[@daleyo8596]

They call him Mr Tibbs!! You paved the way for so may. RIP to a true legend!

[@saintfrancisobrianevangeli2793]

HEY DUDE !!! OPEN YOUR FIST, GET A CROSS OF CHRIST, LIFT IT UP AND START PREACHING, IN CHRIST JESUS NAME !!! FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@DoomDonuts]

He was an absolute great actor; he seems like a beautiful man inside and out.... Thank you , Sir. RIP

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@sherrillroyesdaile4371]

Amen! He gave them a piece of his mind very eloquently!!

[@musicandmentalhealth]

Wow. RIP Mr. Portier! I will keep fighting and standing on these words!!!!

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@bakerbaker454]

Mr. Sidney Poitier !

[@freddiestranger9783]

Yes so let us Give Our Life To Jesus Christ ✝️🛐 Today ✔️

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

May he enjoy paradise.

[@kdyooper28]

Great respect, sir. How sad that these words are as relevant in 2021 to some. So much easier to simply be human.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@johndoe1765]

It''s even more relevant today

[@6862ptc]

Much respect for Sidney Poitier. Even under intense pressure from many sides he was a class act 100%.

[@DW-nb2zc]

This speech is as good as any of his movies

[@duanethreats2190]

They call him “ Mister Poitier” Gotdamitt‼️

[@adelaideorupabo8586]

What a guy. Thanks for paving way for us brother Sidney. Rest In Peace sir.

[@Riogi]

Go Sidney! I will always love you, love you, love you! You are my inspiration. Thank you for all the wonderful films and presentation of them. You are unforgettable!

[@elaineanderson4966]

I love how articulate and proud and not willing to take crap in how he is treated or spoken to as his way.I also love how he owns having been a dishwasher that is such a down to earth and real quality in a human being what he is really saying is this is me take it or leave it but it is my story.

[@ginamitembe8935]

WHAT a brilliant intelligent response to a very biased questions 👍🥰

[@GrasshopperRDG]

This beloved man was a GIANT of exemplified* depth and integrity! I feel utmost {elevated} to have watched and learned from such an extraordinary stellar human being...🙏 "MR. SIDNEY POITIER👤 REST IN POWER, SIR!" 💚*

[@mosescooper8032]

Very eloquently spoken

[@tombasye1016]

Sidney Poitier Was Full Of Grace And Complete Respect He Had For Everyone, I And Many People Around The World Will Miss Him, He Always Had A Very Unique Personality In Every Part He Had In Each And Every Great Movie He Was In.

[@WelFonz]

Respect ✊

[@freddiestranger9783]

Respect Also that we must Give Our Life To Jesus Christ ✝️🛐

[@georgiegirl110]

respect for the great one...set the buzzards straight!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Rest in peace 🦋🌠🦋

[@ivoosborn2620]

What a great pioneer for any human being alive today and Forever truly Blessings. RiP ✨🌟💯🙏🏿

[@glyakk]

Unfortunatly, I was not aware of Mr. Poitier until recently. This man was a real treasure.

[@danieljohnson2539]

He was such a universal figure and a tremendous trailblazer. He also handled the media so well and snapped right on time!

[@fernmichalenko9577]

Well said Sidney Poitier! Love this man👍😘

[@richardsullivan1776]

Mr. Poitier was calling out bad press then 54 years ago. Such a positive and strong character! Very inspirational for the human race.

[@DP-pj7qn]

Wow I love how he turned it around on them during a time when that could have ruined his career because of the height or racism and civil rights movement and riots...what a legend

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@evlynealeshire5850]

Mr. Poitier, an excellent actor, was always a class act! Love, love, love what he responded 1:42. RIP Sydney Poitier, 1927 - 1/6/2022. Hope to see you “In the Sweet By and By.” EA

[@anitathomas703]

Truly a man. We really do not have real black men anymore especially in the entertainment industry/Hollywood.

[@carolynfawole8753]

Very well stated Sir Sidney!

[@freeonesself]

powerful words

[@southafrican431]

It's wonderful to have the internet! memorials and tributes are bigger than ever, even if irl funerals are smaller

[@terrelparris8642]

Super, super intelligent man. Great actor too! His eloquence was extraordinary. He let the idiot reporters know exactly how he felt. R.l.P. Me. Poitier.

[@vickieterry888]

He is a man with so much dignity and class about himself. So much to be truly admired about him.

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

*R I P Sydney POITIER - February 20, 1927 - January 6, 2022*

[@pinkrose1438]

Well said Sir! I am so happy to have known you through your movies and all the good you had done for this world and people. You had been a part of everyone's life of your generation. I am very lucky to be part of it. My heart is sadden of your passing. God bless your beautiful soul, your kindness, love and respect to others. Love and prayers to your family and friends. God's blessings be with you all at this time❤️🙏🌹

[@hanaluong2672]

What a beautiful question he posed to journalists! Unfortunately, journalists have not learnt. They still focus on negativism now.

[@terriw919fyi]

This is one of the reasons why I loved Sidney Poitier!

[@katyarnold6757]

I love!! this video. Mr. Poitier had guts to tell the news media at that time. To stop negative race relations questions. As a african american women I would have told the news media the same thing Mr. Poitier said.

[@matthewkeith8605]

OMG. Sidney Poitier, top bloke.

[@sheldondbrown]

Does anyone happen to know if there is a longer version of this interview clip? Love the artist and would very much like to hear the interview in its entirety.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@nenaaa1444]

RIP Mr.Poitier brilliant Actor and Civil Rights Icon. Now you know America the yellow journalism of the media didn't start with Fox and is going on in the media still today!

[@burundishallsmile1day109]

This is a dignified response to provocative media🎩

[@cookiecat429]

Godbless you Mr. Poitier, we have lost a CHAMPION who exudes, excellence, grace,& a beautiful heart. Rest in Peace

[@felinefokus]

Reason why I haven't watched a news station in idk how long. These radio stations and media outlets are controlled by the powers that be and forced to only show and talk about sad, depressing negative stories to not only control your thoughts but instill fear in you. 30% of the time they will give good information about what's going on in the community tho so it has it pros. Anyway long live sidney. He is a wonderful spirit as he stated here. I wish there was a way for me to get a copy of this footage 💙

[@cher_sh]

Poitier. Amazing human being.

[@tombarzey7964]

Tell it Sidney Poiter, u couldn't of said it any better. And 54 years later, nothing has changed with the news media.

[@daughterofthemosthigh33]

Sidney Poitier 🤍May You Rest In Eternal Paradise with The Lord. God Bless You And Your Loved ones 🤍🕊Thank You for All The Beautiful Memories 🙏

[@lanagorgeous9485]

WOW! He is my fav actor of all time RIP to a great, great man! ❤❤

[@d.n.adatniccalexxx]

Rip Sidney Poitier....a true pioneer and trailblazer in the black community...I feel sad I have to say that cuz we supposed to be the human race

[@lakerspackers11]

The truth is today, you don’t have to say it! Back then you did

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@d.n.adatniccalexxx]

@@lakerspackers11 you’re right..unfortunately it’s it will always be others who see it the other way

[@LoopyDreamz775]

“Human race” Who happen to have a system in which some suffer and others prosper…

[@nathanmccloud3572]

This was truely a real standard of a real man in all areas of life

[@SueProv]

Love this man. He made himself clear firmly but with courtesy. RIP Mr. Poitier.

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I can't believe I did not know..HE IS/WAS THE BEST.. Now In Heaven With GOD ETERNALLY.🙏🙏🙏🤟. I have Been watching 'Guess Who's Comjng to Dinner'. On TV lately it's been on and now I see why.. Honoring Him.. As the tears flow.. I'm so glad to have known him for his LIFE..not only for His AMAZING Acting Life.. Just..wow..😓🙏🙏🙏🤟❣

[@russpearson9802]

Man Sidney had a presence about him. Great critique mate, i think we all looked inside ourselves a little bit, after watching this totally valid show. The movie made a huge impression on me (most of Sydneys films did) as an only black kid livin in a white mans world. His interview about racisim always stuck in my mind, as having the "right stuff". SIdney was at his superlative best in this all time great classics.

[@Tigrezebra]

Well said! A thousand rounds of applause from 1:46 on! RIP Sidney

[@bxofficial5413]

Respect 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@silverlakegirl9078]

One of the greatest men to ever wall the face of the earth.

[@kobeykitty1311]

Sidney Poitier was nothing short of Dignity Personified!

[@uofa82]

Whoa!!!! Told it like it was!!!👏👏👏❤️

[@davidking2909]

The days when Men were truly men! rest in peace brother!🙏

[@kalmia01]

What a beautiful person❤

[@garfieldharrison510]

Class. Rest Easy Sidney.

[@amindra963]

Mr.Sydney Poitier! A Magnificent Life!

[@AljIsHere128]

Respect and appreciate this man having no choice but to keep his cool and turned tables on the media. Making him to answer for all things civil rights as a famous Black.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@user-ph7by4oi4d]

He was a good man!

[@bradfrederick3675]

Sidney was not here for the bs!!!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

💗💗💗💗Rest in paradise Sidney 🦋🌠🦋

[@king24305]

Speechless

[@heathersedgwick8273]

Respect !!!respect !!!what a loss could never get enough of his movies .they call me mr tibbs .omg brings tears .i remember a school year that ended we played to sir with love the song .wow he sure would of been.an interesting person to meet ❤❤❤

[@evafisher-curley3574]

Hello, well said. More need to be held to account. AMEN ❣

[@patuberTV]

We used to laugh at Spiro Agnew when he called the media "nattering nabobs of negativism" but dang when I see this that old felon may have had a point. Rest in Power, SP.

[@leejohnson6328]

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[@franklinmayoyo]

He gave them a perfect lecture

[@garyunold2610]

CLASS

[@computerjantje]

Eeven at that young age he already was a very wise and powerful man.

[@Victorprossart1]

I love this man.

[@antoinettejacqueline1160]

Well said

[@rasheedrashad6831]

He was mad really but he handled it deftly.

[@dolst]

My God this man was a class act! In today's common parlance, I would say he was based af. He truly bore the standard of the very equality that Dr. King stood for. We should lift him up and those today who are like him who would find common ground and unite us rather than stoke the flames of hatred and divide us. Seems like the news media was not too different then than it is now. Surf Wisely.

[@detectivefiction3701]

Who's he referring to when he says "Mr. Brown"?

[@joanmavima5423]

H. Rap Brown, Activist and later changed his name as a Poet.

[@marymichael1211]

Thank you for the question and information.

[@tozomona]

Brilliant.

[@evafisher-curley3574]

THANK YOU Sir SIDNEY POITIER❣

[@paulakpacente]

Loved this man!

[@Bill_Woo]

Wow.