Arizona State University Names New American Film School After Sidney Poitier
The 93-Year-Old Legendary Actor & Filmmaker Is “Happy” About The Honor
Sidney Poitier, the dashing, trailblazing star of stage and screen, has received countless accolades and awards as one of Hollywood’s most revered icons. Now, the actor, filmmaker, and best-selling author in his ninth decade has received another high honor: a film school that bears his name.
Last week, Arizona State University (ASU) established The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, one of five under the banner of the university’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. While its origins began as a film program 15 years ago, the name change builds on what university officials described as an avowed effort to advance diversity and inclusivity.