“He wasn’t just playing that guy, he was that guy.” Director Reginald Hudlin discusses Sidney Poitier's ability to dismantle harmful Black stereotypes both on and off of the big screen. To mark his passing earlier this year, TIFF Cinematheque has selected a collection of Poitier’s best work to celebrate his life. To Sidney, With Love screens at TIFF Bell Lightbox until Nov 22: bit.ly/3S3bnFe | TIFF

On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became first black man to win Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Lilies of the Field.' He said, "It is a long journey to this moment." It was and still is. | The Root