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The Measure Of A Man: A Memoir - Softcover

Poitier, Sidney

 
9780743403863: The Measure Of A Man: A Memoir
Softcover
ISBN 10: 074340386X ISBN 13: 9780743403863
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK, 2001

Inhaltsangabe

In this beautifully written, candid memoir, legendary actor Sidney Poitier reveals the spiritual depth, passion and intellectual fervour that has driven his remarkable life. Poitier credits his childhood of poverty on idyllic Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of self-worth, family values and simple ethics that he has never since surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world.
Just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke countless barriers to launch a pioneering career portraying important, dignified characters in some of the most morally significant films of the late 20th century. His engaging memoir spans a time in American history from segregation, through the early Civil Rights conflicts, to present-day cultural struggles. Poitier shares his provocative thoughts on racism in Hollywood, consumerism and the media, illness and mortality, honouring a higher consciousness and paying the price for artistic integrity. This book is a powerful testament to the rewards of being true to one's self, acting passionately on one's convictions and boldly walking on the edge.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Sidney Poitier has starred in more that 40 films, directed nine and written four. His landmark films include A PATCH OF BLUE, LILIES OF THE FIELD (for which he won an Oscar), GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and TO SIR, WITH LOVE.

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One of the most captivating and influential actors in Hollywood writes not just about his life, but about life itself.

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Verlag
Simon & Schuster UK
Erscheinungsdatum
2001
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
074340386X
ISBN 13 
9780743403863
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
272
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