Classic Films of the Fifties: Sidney Poitier, Rising Black Star




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The 1950s was a period of racial unrest. The struggles of the Civil Rights Movement had entered mainstream American life. In his early films, Sidney Poitier portrayed young Black men dealing with virulent racism. He broke the barrier for Black males in leading roles and became one of the most popular American movie stars. The four powerful films that we will watch and discuss in class are: No Way Out (1951), Something Of Value (1956), Edge of the City (1957), and The Defiant Ones (1958). Critical movie reviews and articles of historical interest will be e-mailed to you before each class.  Join us!

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Wieboldt Hall

Instructor
Multiple

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$0.00

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/9/2026 - 7/30/2026 Weekly - Thu 01:15 PM - 04:15 PM Chicago, Wieboldt Hall  Map William McGuffage  ; Rhoda Stamell 

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