
A new documentary on the life of actor Sidney Poitier, Sidney premieres on Friday, September 23, in theaters and on Apple TV+. The film is an inspirational story that pays tribute to the life and legacy of Poitier, coming from producer Oprah Winfrey and director Reginald Hudlin. The new documentary is a revealing look at Sidney Poitier’s legacy, not just as a Hollywood actor and filmmaker but also as an activist in Hollywood and throughout the Civil Rights Movement. Produced in close collaboration with the Potier family, it includes intimate and candid interviews with the likes of Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz, Halle Berry, Barbara Streisand, Robert Redford, and many more.
Read on to learn more about how to watch Sidney.
How to Watch Sidney

Sidney is a release from Apple TV+, and will be exclusively in theatres and on the streaming service on September 23. (Apple TV Plus shouldn’t be confused with the Apple TV streaming device.) The service costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. There is no long-term commitment, and you can cancel at any time. You may be worried if you don’t have an Apple device, but fear not. The Apple TV+ app is supported on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iPod Touch, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, VIZIO Smart TVs, Sony Smart TVs, and more. For more information on this streaming service, check out our review of Apple TV+.