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

This famous "slap heard 'round the world" scene from IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT ('67) marked the first time an African American man had ever slapped a white man on screen before, which Sidney Poitier insisted on. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

🌟 Oscar History Spotlight 🌟 In 1964, Sidney Poitier made history at the 36th Academy Awards, becoming the first Black man to win a competitive Oscar. 🏆 ✨ Winning Role: Homer Smith in Lilies of the Field — a wandering handyman who unexpectedly finds himself building a chapel for a group of nuns in the desert. With humor, warmth, and compassion, Poitier captured the heart of audiences worldwide. 🎬 Why It Matters: His performance wasn’t just about one man’s generosity — it symbolized hope, resi