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January 20, 2013
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![]() ![]() Sidney Poitier Becomes the First African American to Win Best Actor Oscar (1964)The first African American to achieve leading man status in Hollywood, Poitier began acting with the American Negro Theatre in New York City and made his film debut soon after. He won acclaim on Broadway for his role in 1959's A Raisin in the Sun and, in 1964, became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. Many of his films address issues of race, yet some have criticized his choice of film roles for what reason? More... Discuss |
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Thank you so much for this, Mike.
For me, one of the first Pink Floyd songs to which I tripped, and the haunting words... especially those in the second verse, "Did you exchange, a walk on part in the war, for a lead role in a cage?" moved me then, and still does today.
Thanks, buddy~!
Oh, the lyrics affect me too, Mal. I love this unplugged version.
By "tripped", do you mean what I think you do? -grin-
I made the mistake of drinking some punch at a party off campus at college, right before we all loaded up and drove to Lubbock to watch "The Exorcist". First time f/ me and sure wish I could have been informed about it beforehand.
Thanks for posting!
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