He opened the door for all to pass through. Massive achievement in American culture.

Chaka was PURE POWER! Gerald was PURE FIRE! James was PURE SOUL! Lou was PURE FORCE! And my Natalie was PURE ELEGANCE for the song that's probably MOST identified with him.

He really got his flowers while he was here. So happy for him. A life well lived for sure. Rest Easy Sir Sidney.

Beautifully done. He was given his flowers when he was able to enjoy the aroma. Much respect.

@dawnmills5567

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully put indeed!!! My face watching him there is pure pride as a black woman.

The truest and best leading man in the history of the arts. Bless you Sidney Poitier. RIP Sir.

He definitely was given his flowers. A Gentle Giant RIP Mr. Poitier. Condolences to his family!

Renaissance man indeed ...in the history books forever * RIP Sir Sydney Poiter 🙏🎭🌹❣

I have looked high and low for this speech and had the year off! Sir Poitier’s statement “dreams are as valid as he/I was prepared to make them” has been my driving force! 21 years later, still poignant.

"They call me Mr. Tibbs!"

@clifftanton8385

9 ай бұрын

I love that part where he slaps that guy back legendary childhood hero of mine the absolute definition of a hero and a Renaissance Man

@clifftanton8385

9 ай бұрын

I miss him him and Charlton Heston we're my two favorite actors growing up the epitome of a hero for real

He was sooo handsome

Rest in eternal peace. You were a class act who left an enormous legacy

@paulneedham2762

2 жыл бұрын

I have admired him for years.

Sidney Portier one of the greatest black actor in this world. He has inspired today young and old black actors of today. God bless you and thank you for your amazing support and talent Thank you again

@manninggarnett6004

2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest actors who happened to be black .

@kathrynschirmacher7012

2 жыл бұрын

He was one of a kind, one of the greatest actors ever, an inspiration to all.

@hollywood5199

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@patrickhatcherson3416

2 жыл бұрын

@@manninggarnett6004 yes 🙌🏿!

@mmb1572

2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest men. As he said, he saw himself as a man, not just a black man. Black people should stop constantly referencing themselves as black, to stop the division, and start just referencing themselves as people.

Crazy watching this in ‘23 and seeing how many of these legends are no longer with us. RIP beautiful people 🕊️

Beautiful speech about NAACP. WE thank you NAACP keep up the good work 👏🏿 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿. Rest in Peace , great Sidney Poitier

This is such a touching well deserved tribute to one of the greatest actor, humanitarian and activist whose legacy shows his excellence in all aspects of human life. The world is saddened by this loss.

WHAT A PURPOSEFUL AND GIANT TRIBUTE! WELL DONE NAACP. THESE FLOWERS WERE SWEET INDEED!!!!

Great tribute!❤ RIP Legendary Sidney Poitier! Thanks for your many talents and activism!

The world embraced this man. What class.

Just the best black artist in the world. Nothing compares to him

@patriciabrown5642

2 жыл бұрын

Best man that we ever had to show a real All-American gentleman every woman would love to have a man like you I was born in 1950 8 months after you got married well Iwish I was that wife I don't know why God only made one SENDEY POITIET

RIP to this elegant man

RIP Julian Bond you will not go forgotten RIP Sidney Poitier Great Actor till we meet on the otherside two Civil Rights Icons ❤

I love Sidney Poitier movies 👍🏿

@1juniorbad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm here watching in the heat of the night.

To be loved in body and spirit. You are worth it Sir.

@fishermcberg7435

2 жыл бұрын

Glad he got his flowers while he was still about and kicking... well deserved. May he rest easy knowing tht he did uplift...the people's minds when he was here....and for that he is forver in our hearts. Rest easy, Rest in power and in eternal peace...U understood the assignment🤝🏿🙏🏿🤲🏿🙌🏿🖖🏿🤞🏿🤘🏿🤙🏿✌🏿👏🏿

When l was a little boy, my mother would make me and my brothers watch his movies when they were on. She’d tell us: - “See there, now that’s how a black man is supposed to act! Like he got some sense! Y’all better remember this!” - l did in time! As a black child growing up in 1960’s Deep South Mississippi, l vividly recall my mother talking about “In The Heat Of The Night” and the scene in which Sidney slaps the bigoted plantation owner after getting slapped first. I didn’t understand it all until I’d personally gone through racial discrimination and fights and saw the movie as an adult. Then l called my mom saying: “Mama, I fully understand now.” She knew what l was talking about. Seeing a man with a 70 year career and NO MAJOR scandals in Hollywood in his life is unheard of! He demanded respect and got it! What a great black man!!!!! Rest well, Sidney….😔🕊

@yhideit4427

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us your awesome story.

@lanamaebain4583

2 жыл бұрын

He was special mr sidney poitier

@margaretcook3456

2 жыл бұрын

Km

@margaretcook3456

2 жыл бұрын

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So many of these beautiful souls have now passed on. Sir you join stellar stars, some who have gone too soon. May your souls all rest in peace. Amen and Amen ❤

@lindalyte7307

2 жыл бұрын

@ Deirdre Yearwood/AMEN 🙏🏿😪😔🍂

It is so so so touching, Sydney Poitier will always be remembered

A touching and heart warming tribute cheers 🥂 .A tremendous thank you to an amazing soul such class ,dignity elegance and grace

RIP MR PORTIER💜 so many great talents in this video that are no longer with us. RIP to them All.

Thank you for the opportunity to watch your movies. GIVING encouraging hope to continue.

He was a great actor, I remember watching his movies, he also presented himself with dignity and class ,he set a good example for all people, he will be truly missed, rip sir. and thank you for the example you set as a great man and inspiration!

His example of dignity off screen is more important than the roles he played on screen. The REALITY of his LIFE WELL-LIVED over-powers all he portrayed in make-believe. May both legacies last into the ages of the unseen, unformed, distant future. There will never be another Sidney Poitier. ❤️👏🎭🙍🏽‍♂️

Started watching his film in 70s, when was in primary sch. Have watched TO SIR WITH LOVE. Don't understand a word, will asked my sister to told me all about the film over and over again. Luv him, thank u sir for been my inspiration, thank u sir. RIP with all my luv from 🇳🇬

Thanks for sharing this 💓💕👬🌻🌹🌎🌍🌏💋😏😏😏😏😏😏😏❤😎☝The One and only unconditional 😍

RIP SIDNEY RIP LOU RAWLS RIP NATALIE COLE RIP GERALD LEVERT RIP JAMES INGRAM I WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE Y'ALL TALENTS

Special moments ! God bless us !

What a glorious tribute to a remarkable man who paved the way…….inspiring speech!!

Rest in peace. You are a source of inspiration. Thank for ur humility

I become stronger every time I watch this. Thank u papa poitier

My prayers and condolences to the Poitier family. Sidney was a trailblazer and motivater to all of us. Rest in eternal peace my brother.

He had a marvelous, life changing life, change perception of blacks, made us proud, open doors on all fields. What a sad loss. RIP😔😔😔😔

A true measure of a man, Rise in Power❤️💯💯💯

Such Elegance, And Grace. MR Poiter!❤

A Great Actor period! Not just Black! PERIOD!!🤨

WOW!!!!😃 What A "Honarable"!!!!❤❤❤🍷🍷 Evening!!!🍾🍾🍾🍾

@bonitahobbs2097

3 жыл бұрын

@ Toni Cody This is coming in love from an old skool' teacher...LOL. Honorable us the correct spelling and HE deserves THE CORRECT SPELLING!!! Little known fact: He loved the GREAT Diaham Carroll for years too! It was on the level of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in nearly every sense of the word!! *********🌹🌹🌹 HEAR THAT MR. TYLER PERRY, NOW THERE'S AN EPIC SCRIPT IDEA AND YOU CAN THANK ME LATER....OR SOONER! Bonitarh56@gmail.com.********

Respectfully, Sir Sidney's influence reaches far beyond the borders of America. He was a global force of nature. As a boy in London in the 80s I used to break into tears at the end of Lilies of The Field as he wandered out of the house, into the night, got in his car and drove out of my little life. I was always so sad to see him go. Rest In Peace Sidney. I love you and thank you so much.

Watched "In the Heat" last night. RIP Sidney

I'm breatess ,in tears , ty ,I missed this, incredible show of love 4 1 one of a kind man!! No one could compare!! From first memories of movies and family, imagine what waits 4 us in heaven!!! Tytyty!!!

Fly with the angels Sir. Gone but not forgotten. Forever etched in my heart❤❤❤

So lovely time of celebration Mr Poitier life and his story, 🙏🏻🥇💐

A man that I have Always had Respect for.

I am not black, but every time I see a film in which Mr Poitier was in, I do not see a black man, but a very good actor, handsome too. In the heat of the Night was one of my favourate film. In his interviews, I do not hear any self pity or any entlements. He was just outstanding!! May he RIP, he will be missed by all.

A remarkable man ❤️⭐️

Sir Sidney Potier was and will always be the best actor in the world and for all times🇬🇾

Mr Poitier was a class act and a true human being . Like Muhammad Ali this man could knock an anyones door and he would be welcomed in their homes.

God bless América ! This time now !

2021... Please keep Chaka safe! All of the singers on this are gone today.... Had a little tear :-( :-(

@dexterhinds7945

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so true

@joshuaalexander6296

3 жыл бұрын

That is crazy mann frl.

He always showed gratitude 🙏

Thanks for reminding me of the good old days.

Incredible 💜 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Chaka Khan did a great job with “I Love You Porgy” ♥️

A beautiman man, with a heart and soul to match, the worlds great loss is heavens gain. Rest in peace at Gods right hand Sydney 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

With a heavy heart it's a shame we have lost so much when people like sidney poitier have left this world people like him don't come around to often rip sir Sidney ❤. 19:19

R.I.P To A Great Actor Director Sidney Poitier, Still Miss You Always 😢

I'm sure Lulu would have been happy to attend if she had been invited.

for me, I cried when I heard he died....thats how important he was to this black man.

Thank you for giving this well deserved honor to this legend of a man NAACP while he was still here with us. RIP Sir Sidney Poitier and thank you .. new subscriber

A very great tribute well-deserved

Forgive this off candor remark : His wife "appreciated" LEVERT! Lord, Natalie ..We miss YOU!! Just saw your bio movie! It was amazing. Had seen portions of it before it seems!❤️❤️❤️ LOU and Levert, Ingram ,all of you beautiful guys...missed!! EVERYBODY still here ..take it slow... THE AUDIENCE HAD DIGNITARIES AND GREAT ACTORS GALORE!!!

A complete treasure and a real human being

Great Tribute I had to keep rewinding Chaka Khan’s part!

What a Legend....You will be missed....RIP Sir!

I tkink all word are over, because hi said all by himself, hi is marbello, hi is him God blessing thank you for the opportunity, my respectfl for ever and ever.Karla

It breaks my heart he.s gone. I loved him.

ATÉ HOJE ,SOU COMPLETAMENTE APAIXONADA POR ESTE GEANDE ATOR. FAN DO RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL

I just love him forever ! 😍❤️🙏

Just 🥺🥺🥺

It us such a joy listening to the beautiful human being ❤

I can't get enough

God richly bless your soul!

You brought us joy over a lifetime. Hope you find it wherever you are resting.

God bless your spirit..may your soul rest in peace

THX FOR POSTING THIS N 2 OF MY FRIENDS THANK YOU!!!🎉🎊🎉❤️ BRH

Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P.

🇺🇸🙏 what a man!!

Chaka sounds somewhat like "LADY DAY" on this presentation and Chaka Khan!!!! Chaka did not play with this AT ALL!!!!

THANKYOU, MR. POITIER!

Where is The Brick Layer Movie mention? Have not seen all of this post!❤️❤️❤️

WOW AMAZING

So timely to see this..RIP Mr. Poitier

Wow...🤗🤗

9:34 who is this guy? I've been living under a rock! I'm getting Teddy Pendergrass vibes. Sidney was an amazing human being who taught us, we ALL matter 🙏👏

What is the title of the book they were reading here? Please.

The man . 2:29

Just notice Chaka Khan and Nicki Minaj look alike. 10:42