Daily -ist List: Monday

A Conversation with Sir Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier is known the world over for his sensitive and powerful portrayals in such socially charged films as Cry, the Beloved Country, The Defiant Ones, To Sir With Love, In The Heat of the Night, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Lilies of the Field (for which he received his first Oscar) and many others. This actor, director, best selling author, husband, father, grandfather and quite recently, great-grandfather has received many honors and awards: One of the most meaningful and precious being the Knighthood awarded to him by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1968. In 2002 he was presented with a second Oscar for “his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence”. He currently holds a dual diplomatic appointment, serving as the Ambassador to Japan and as the Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), both posts representing the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

VIP patrons are invited to attend a post-event reception with Sir Sidney and will receive an autographed copy of his best selling book, The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Biography together with front orchestra.
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February 26, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall

Tickets: $15 - $75; VIP patrons $150.
Groups of 10 or more, and students and seniors who present identification, will receive a 10% discount.
Purchase tickets: online