In the '70s, Sidney Poitier transitioned behind the camera and had a successful career as a director, including the London romance, A WARM DECEMBER ('73). In his autobiography, Poitier described the film as “an old-fashioned romance with a twist — the protagonists are Black.” | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

1.1M views · 33K reactions | In 1967, America was at the height of the civil rights movement and the country's biggest star was Sidney Poitier. With the release of three films that year: TO SIR WITH LOVE, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?, he was at the top of his game. #BlackHistoryMonth #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook