Sidney Poitier reflects on lessons from childhood l ABC News

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  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    So wise. I love his speaking voice as well. Soft spoken but powerful.

  • @benitocarreon9353
    @benitocarreon9353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His mother had such a profound impact on his development as a person. He fought back tears every time he reflected on a teaching moment he was given by her. She gave him everything she could and never asked for anything in return. He was so proud of her and where he came from. He came to the US with the mentality of making a life for himself.

  • @iamkerenlouise
    @iamkerenlouise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    loved hearing his emotional childhood stories -- they call him Mr. Poitier! What a class act and a legend.

  • @Shawnbzilla
    @Shawnbzilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how the interviewer just sits there and listens really lets him speak and gives him time

  • @lukemchugh719
    @lukemchugh719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Rest in peace, legend.

  • @lorenebradford3983
    @lorenebradford3983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Much respect.

  • @H7.-_987
    @H7.-_987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One fabulous actor! Sidney definitely had his own style. RIP

  • @ylrevebpilihp108
    @ylrevebpilihp108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Manners maked a man. True word. Please and thank you.

  • @butterflycomb
    @butterflycomb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rest in peace a true gentleman....

  • @danwaldis4553
    @danwaldis4553 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such an emotional interview! What a spirit! RIP Mr. Poitier. Your contributions to humanity are profound.

  • @js_programmer8423
    @js_programmer8423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He was very well spoken

  • @vickilanger1228
    @vickilanger1228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    REST IN PEACE SIR
    🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
    LEGENDARY ACTOR

  • @karenquinn452
    @karenquinn452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    we loved from first time on screen opening doors and minds and heart thank you.. YOU TAUGHT AMERICA ABOUT CLASS AS MAN GRACE YOU KNEW WHO YOU WAS SIR AMERICA HELD HIGH ABOVE ALL WILL BE MISSED

  • @annemariestewart8233
    @annemariestewart8233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    sadly another icon has passed away rest well sidney we will miss you

  • @bobbyg1794
    @bobbyg1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    GOD bless you SIDNEY. I JUST GOT THE NEWS .we love and miss you. Rest in peace. 💘 love

  • @brucegrit8928
    @brucegrit8928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sir Sidney Poitier another one of many great black men who faced bigotry head on and whom never took no for an answer. representing black men in ( there's no such thing as that today)such a positive light in such little know roles in "THE MARK OF THE HAWK", "SOMETHING OF VALUE" and the "BEDFORD INCIDENT" to name a few you will sorely be missed.May you rest well sir from a very arduous but successful journey.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bruce grit ... yesterday for today was definitely one-of-a-kind and yes really such a classy man .... real class .
      You might want to read his autobiography ...if you haven't already .

  • @all4one06
    @all4one06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My mother would make me and my brothers watch his movies when they were on. She held Sidney Poitier up as a shining example of what a proud black man looked like. Growing up black in 1960’s Deep South Mississippi as a child wasn’t easy. l recall my mother talking about “In The Heat Of The Night”, especially the scene in which Sidney slaps the bigoted white plantation owner Endicott after getting slapped first. Unthinkable that a black man would do that in Mississippi and live to tell it. I didn’t understand! All that changed as l got older and experienced racial discrimination firsthand, had fist fights with whites because of my blackness and saw the movie as an adult. “Mama, I fully understand now.” I now remember telling her once. And she knew l got it! Sidney Poitier demanded respect and got it! I’m a fan for life. What a great black man!!!!! Rest well, Sidney….😔🕊

  • @corneliapopescu52
    @corneliapopescu52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P MR.SIDNEY POITIER !!!
    GRAND MONSIEUR, GRAND ACTEUR.
    VOUS RESTEZ POUR TOUJOURS DANS NOUS CŒURS 💕 !!!
    RESPECT, NELLY, BELGIQUE.

  • @rpelletier2771
    @rpelletier2771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP absolutely captivating!

  • @ebonyrenna
    @ebonyrenna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always think when I see people like this....what kind of precious mother and father must he have had to create such an outstanding human being??...This is the kind of mother I want to be. I want to contribute people like this to society.

  • @Tony-im6ub
    @Tony-im6ub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can hang onto each and every word he says...so intense when he talks it's like he's delivering a performance

  • @eve9287
    @eve9287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    R.i p mister Sidney Poitier you surely were an icon may your work never forever live on❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eve Archer , yes and if you have never read his autobiography you really should ... it is something else Sidney Poitier meant to have live on .
      He describes his parents being so impoverished that they lived in a shack and were so poor that often they did not have more than 1 candle a night for light in there but sometimes could not even afford that .
      He talks all about his struggles in New York I wish I could remember more of it .
      The book vanished when ... I moved I should try to get it again because it is definitely a keeper .

    • @deidrewilliams7168
      @deidrewilliams7168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gardensofthegods I never read it, but I gave it as a gift to my God child's husband.. I think I will purchase it for myself.

  • @marianlincoln9008
    @marianlincoln9008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is a TRUE TRAGEDY.. WE HAVE LOST A WORLD TREASURE... SIR SIDNEY POITIER.. The theater in HEAVEN has ANOTHER shining Star and ours will FOREVER be dimmer
    How lucky we are for his body of work he has left behind... SHINE BRIGHTLY IN THE HEAVENS
    R.I.P. MR. POITIER... THANKYOU
    For the joy you gave US.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marian Lincoln , but he lived a long and wonderful life and made his dreams come true so for him to live to 94 is not such a tragedy .
      Very sad , yes .
      If you haven't ever read his autobiography it is really wonderful and I think you would enjoy it .

  • @lucianaisidore5229
    @lucianaisidore5229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a MAN. He was well TAUGHT by his parents.

  • @justhannah224
    @justhannah224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest in peace sir.

  • @troleumdawson8035
    @troleumdawson8035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P Sidney Poitier. Thank you for your success for us to enjoy.Celebrate you as a person first.Praying for the family

  • @celiagarcia4437
    @celiagarcia4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P.😪🙏 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

  • @madumathoory3695
    @madumathoory3695 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stories r beautiful n appreciated in sharing all we thank u god bless your soul RIP

  • @greggprice3609
    @greggprice3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A man definitely in a class of his own.

  • @geraldboykin6159
    @geraldboykin6159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember watching Sidney Poiter on our floor model RCA tv for the first time in the 60s.

  • @brandypopejohnson2072
    @brandypopejohnson2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you Mr. Tibbs 😌Sydney Poitier Rest In Heaven 🕊❤️🙏🏾😇

  • @MrOcto13
    @MrOcto13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Prime Minister of the Bahamas order flags lowered at half mast. For all government buildings throughout the country. And Bahamian embassies throughout the world. For the rest of the month of January. What an honor from his country of origin. Respect 🇧🇸🙏

  • @soli6558
    @soli6558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rest his soul

  • @mscandys549
    @mscandys549 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 52, I understand where he is coming from bc I know where I have been. To want to give and can’t. Thank you Sidney! Your parents moved on faith crazy faith. We love you in Southwest Georgia ❤

  • @isatoujallow6882
    @isatoujallow6882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sidney Poitier was a genius, gentle man and handsome R.I.P Legend🙏💔😥

  • @ibukayov
    @ibukayov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an inspiration, Thank you Sir Poitier 🙏🏾❤️

  • @rooseveltdavis9559
    @rooseveltdavis9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP brother.

  • @Misterzen87
    @Misterzen87 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i just please watch the whole thing

  • @collins7778
    @collins7778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Sidney Poitier you will be missed Sir..🙏🏽💖

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible, incredible man. A class act.

  • @025aurelia
    @025aurelia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a man!

  • @neydayaneth1032
    @neydayaneth1032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP😢 ❤️

  • @lindawilliams8715
    @lindawilliams8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your good work is done and your footprints are deep; sleep well my friend. To Sir With Love, R.I.P.

  • @erichawkins5738
    @erichawkins5738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    An Iconic and dignified man.

  • @williamcap2236
    @williamcap2236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another of my favorite actors gone 😔 R.I.P sir you will be missed !

  • @thomasmclarnon5844
    @thomasmclarnon5844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the classiest men ever 🍷

  • @azaleagregory3929
    @azaleagregory3929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P Sidney.

  • @ylrevebpilihp108
    @ylrevebpilihp108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grow up with watching you all my mentors that's why sucking salt was easy."Masters" 🌻🌟

  • @lovemorebanda4719
    @lovemorebanda4719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can i get the full interview. This is a must watch

    • @Shawnbzilla
      @Shawnbzilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same.

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🏾

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rags to riches. A fantastically Fantastic man

  • @deestersvega807
    @deestersvega807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💐

  • @anasiajones6714
    @anasiajones6714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE HIS INTERGRITY!!!! I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND TIL THIS DAY I DON'T LIKE TO SEND A EMEPTY CAR!!! LIFE IS ABOUT THE GIVING OF ONESELF. WHETHER IT BE MONETARY, A HELPING HAND OR ENCOURAGING WORD. AND IN DOING SO GOD GETS THE GLORY. BECAUSE IT IS BY HIS LOVE, MERCY AND GRACE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THESE THINGS!

  • @robertscott947
    @robertscott947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️💪🏿💪🏿✊🏿✊🏿

  • @ylrevebpilihp108
    @ylrevebpilihp108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are the salt of the earth

  • @Brook11223
    @Brook11223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sidney Poitier almost sounds British when he speaks.

    • @jaydon7956
      @jaydon7956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Cause he grew up when the Bahamas was still under British rule

    • @sandrabradley3703
      @sandrabradley3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Bahamas was a British colony once

    • @Brook11223
      @Brook11223 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandrabradley3703 I found out about it just recently.

  • @bigtex4058
    @bigtex4058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good advice still.

  • @burundishallsmile1day109
    @burundishallsmile1day109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP🎩

  • @patriciahill2320
    @patriciahill2320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ♥️♥️♥️💕♥️♥️

  • @scottkohlerjr2660
    @scottkohlerjr2660 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ernie Sabella best known as the voice of Pumbaa the Warthog from The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh (1977, VHS, 1996)

  • @jerrymontejo5502
    @jerrymontejo5502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂

  • @bendon1303
    @bendon1303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    rip

  • @alanmorris7669
    @alanmorris7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unfortunately, the news of his passing will be overshadowed by the McMichael sentencing. Rest in peace. We will never forget you.

  • @christieo2463
    @christieo2463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmmm. So Poignant. I can resonate having parents from Africa. Our upbringing is strict, filled with tough love and lessons, but you don’t understand why your parents have to be so harsh until you are away from them or an adult.

  • @compositetiger
    @compositetiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder what his mother told him before she sent him off

  • @felixthelmocevallosmorales7218
    @felixthelmocevallosmorales7218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sidney Poitier
    20/02/1927
    06/01/2022

  • @dannythach624
    @dannythach624 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pleasant Hill for Milo 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇪🇺

  • @wilkensonlouis3475
    @wilkensonlouis3475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His is Haitian origin...because his parents were Haitian ,living in Bahamas ...in facthe where he was born!

    • @sandrabradley3703
      @sandrabradley3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was born in Miami but lived in the Bahamas till 15.

    • @angellosturrup3180
      @angellosturrup3180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His mother's maiden name is Outten, which isn't from Haiti, and his father's name is Reginald...which Haitian you know name thier child Reginald? His father was likely born in the Bahamas too. Maybe his paternal grandfather or great-grandfather might have been Haitian.

    • @sandrabradley3703
      @sandrabradley3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angellosturrup3180 that sounds plausible bit doesn't his last name sounds french? I donot think that is an english name

    • @sandrabradley3703
      @sandrabradley3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But not bit

    • @angellosturrup3180
      @angellosturrup3180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sandrabradley3703 Poitier is a French name, and that there were no white Poitiers from the Bahamas. However, there were white Poitiers on Cat Island-the name came from planter Charles Leonard Poitier, who had immigrated from Jamaica in the early 1800s. In 1834, his wife's estate on Cat Island had 86 black slaves who kept the name Poitier, a name that had been introduced into the Anglosphere since the Norman conquest in the eleventh century.

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ten chillings?

    • @seanpug1510
      @seanpug1510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shillings the was a British colony until the 70s when it gained index. Colonization dit a lot of damage one group of people building wealth of another group of people. Many former colonies are still in the Shadows of colonialism even after gaining independence

  • @yongkwon-peterson6189
    @yongkwon-peterson6189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandparents were born in a South Korea 🇰🇷. andong 🇰🇷 ❤ !.
    That's where the a UK queen Elizabeth 👸 👑 visited it to the a South Korea 👀 🤔
    ......?
    I'm just little kids BUT;.....?
    My grandparents, parents ❤ 💕 💗 💖 favorite songs 🎵 ♥ 💓 💕 was a....?
    A.SONG LYRICS BY THE A BEATLES!!
    ........?
    all you need is love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘!!

  • @yongkwon-peterson6189
    @yongkwon-peterson6189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌐🌠he was a'world'class;movie star!!🤩🌏🌎🌍🇱🇷🗽🦌💒🙏😇🌈🍀🌻'sweet'-- 😋✨'charming'😍;something about it- him!!....?
    Like'A.SONG LYRICS BY THE A- BEATLES!!
    all you need is love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘!!

  • @Tamunett
    @Tamunett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly don’t say WHAT to me!

  • @guygnole6201
    @guygnole6201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anothzer great actor murderer by a islamic commando !
    Silly fanatics !
    R.I.P SIDNEY !

  • @oogabooga7882
    @oogabooga7882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looter worshiping is hilarious