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www.channel4.com - : Preminger has a history of not making things easy for himself, and the stories behind his version of the celebrated African-American opera add to his legend. Poitier's voice had to be dubbed. Sammy Davis Jr was not allowed to sing on the soundtrack album for contractual reasons. A fire destroyed many of the props, sets and costumes days before filming was due to start. more...
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www.villagevoice.com - : For nearly 40 years now, Porgy and Bess— starring Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, and Sammy Davis Jr.— has been out of commission; the only copy available for viewing has been in the Library of Congress. This Saturday night, the Gershwin Centennial Festival features a one-time screening of the film at Brooklyn College (call 718-951-4500 for info). Its racial (and sexual) politics remain questionable, but should this Porgy and Bess be locked away? It ain't necessarily so. more...
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