Denzel Washington on power, politics and Poitier | American Masters | PBS

On January 18, 1998, Denzel Washington sits down with actress and director Lee Grant to discuss Sidney Poitier's groundbreaking career and how his work helped break barriers for future generations of Black actors in Hollywood. Conducted for "Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light" (2000). Now in its 39th season on PBS, American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories.

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