Sidney Poitier Documentary in Production at Apple, Oprah Winfrey Attached as Executive Producer

A documentary about the career and life of the late Sidney Poitier is in production at Apple, a source close to the project has confirmed to Variety. Oprah Winfrey is attached as executive producer for the Apple Original Films release. Apple and Winfrey have been in production on the documentary for more than a year. Poitier’s family is participating in the project. The documentary comes from Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Reggie Hudlin will serve as director. Hudlin’s previous directorial credits include 90’s films like “House Party” and “Boomerang,” as well as episodes of TV series like “The Last O.G.”… Read Full Article