Charles Woods (The Professor) - Sidney Poitier & the Slap Heard 'Round the World
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Black film historian CHARLES WOODS recounts the depiction of Black men in American film leading up to Sidney Poitier's groundbreaking performance in IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967). Woods contends the pivotal scene in which Tibbs strikes a southern racist opened the door for the 1970s Blaxploitation boom in this mini lesson on the transition of black defiance depicted in motion pictures.
It's disappointing so many people don't understand the Psychology of Film and the profile impact it has on a person's psyche.
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And many pp say... "Calm down! It's JUST a 🎥!"
And get mad when I say that SOME PPL can't handle the images
People understand the psychology of film today! Who among you have seen and.or remember seeing a huge hit film which was never seen in an American movie theaters after becoming a hit film... "White Man's Burden" (1995) Harry Belafonte & John Travolta. You may find a DVD for sale ($$$) if you do a Google! Same with another film "The Formula" (1980) Marlon Brando & George C. Scott.
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My personal favorite line of Sydney's was "They call me me MR Tibbs".
The Toy story piggy bank gave a nod to that
.."my name is mr. tibbs" and don't get it twisted.... great line...❤
I wish I could watch every movie sitting beside this man, Charles Woods. What a Great man he's.
I'm really enjoying his perspective on black films.
i hav always found that slap to be so satisfying. This is my first time seeing it in slow motion.
Mr Woods knowledge of movies is impeccable. I have truly enjoyed listening to him on your channel. I love what you guys are doing here and plan to watch much more. Two 👍🏾
+The Cleeze Report Thank you so much for your time and kind comment. We hope that our future clips will receive the same appreciation. Peace and Blessings!!!
Wow you're very welcome sir. I would love to watch some more of your fine speaking. Is there any where else I can view. Or have you written any books. Your knowledge on black cinema is something that need to be taught and learn. Please point me in the direction of something, even if it is for pay. Thanks in advance, and feel free to inbox me.
+Charles Woods Wow you're very welcome sir. I would love to watch some more of your fine speaking. Is there any where else I can view. Or have you written any books. Your knowledge on black cinema is something that need to be taught and learn. Please point me in the direction of something, even if it is for pay. Thanks in advance, and feel free to inbox me.
+The Cleeze Report This man knows showbusiness.
+Antonella Davis he definitely does. I'm blown away.
when i saw in the heat of the night.. i walked in the room and saw the slap TOTALLY AT RANDOM!!! 11 YEARS OLD . AUTOMATIC CURLT UP ON THE FLOOR !!!! GREAT COMMENTARY. IT WAS LIKE WINNING THE LOTTERY
The Professor was dropping heat..I learned a lot great interview.
the slap heard around the world. hahaha
I love this! The slap heard around the world!!
These are the kinds of conversations we were exposed to in our HBCU college classes! Nothing like it! HBCU Pride!
I wonder how he feels about Quintin Tarrentino Django and Hateful Eight. I wonder if Spike Lee or if Tyler Perry shot these films would it get tons of backlash? It's like Tarrentino can come out with revenge is mine movies for black ppl and get away with that shit like its nothing. Don't get me wrong I love the movies but it just seems awkward that more white ppl wasn't going bonkers about that scene in Hateful Eight when Samuel L Jackson got revenge by making a white man give him head. I was blown away myself I was literally in shock!!!
I love Django. My favorite scene is when he took a whip and whooped ass
@@jon82489 💯 I ❤️ all his films ESPECIALLY Django! ❤️❤️❤️
Funny thing is the bible doesn't say turn the other cheek for murder. That is a twisting of scripture by people who want to manipulate you. The bible actual had a law that said if a person falsely accused you of something, the accuser would get the punishment you would have gotten. Could you imagine that? How would that change things?
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real people, real facts, I want to be as wise as this Gentleman when I'm older
Respect for Mr. Woods.
you missed one. 1957 Band of Angels w/ Clark Gabel Yvonne DeCarlo & Now Sir Sidney Poitier. (Mr. Tibbs Slaps Lillian Munster lol) Although Yvonne DeCarlo was playing a slave owners issue by a black slave (omg! Freddie Jackson wasn't available) she was still a white woman in real life. Dad says they dared not show that part in the South (he would not have made it to 1967) Northern art lovers "she was playing a half breed" & me as a black woman @ the time (seeing it in 1984) felt a sweet satisfaction that was indiscriminately indescribably deliriously delicious. Sir Sidney Poitier is my first love since "All The Young Men" another great movie you missed. Sir Poitier has the rare blood & the wounded racist white boy needs it... check them out.
You're Most Welcome. Also did you check on the fact that he is not just Me. Poitier he is Sir Sidney Poitier. Few know this fact about him yet almost every knows it about Sir Elton John. FYI. I do not sing Sir Poitier's praises because he is a black man I sing them because he is a Man by example & deed in everything he does on screen & off.
I LOVED this snippet of a history lesson we just got. Thank you.
great thinker and observer of culture ... could listen to him all day
Great to see Mr. Woods recount apart of history in the Cinema that showed changes that were long over due especially in The South. I enjoyed this video very much and thanks for putting it on here for everyone who loves the acting ability of Sidney Poitier to enjoy.
I saw Phenix City Story...man that movie w as hard to watch.
mr wood ! as an italian man respect! ciao
Truly illuminating. It's humbling to hear with such wisdom. This is inspirational. Many, many thanks.
This is why this is my favorite Sidney Poitier movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
much respect Charles Woods
BINGE WATCHING THE PROFESSOR Reel Black videos!!
So, y'all just gonna throw the logo on the pillow, and not a shirt and hats that I can buy???
I want the logo on a t-shirt; please.
The servant “Henry’s” reaction , priceless!
That's Jester Hairston from Amen
@@bignhumble And it's Mr. Jester Hairston's voice that Mr. Poitier lip-syncs to as he sings "Amen" in the movie "Lilies of the Field." :)
I would love to work with Reel Black. I am studying to be an archivists
Jews and the Israelite's (the blacks) did not get along. 3 Jewish men started Hollywood. hmmm, wonder why blacks are still not getting the proper credit in film o_O
So great, thanks! I never got to take this kind of film class in school, great to watch this here.
My 12th graders LOVED that slap. I gave them the historical scene around it.
This should be watched in every Film Appreciation class.
Charles, right on point. That was actually funny. I wouldn't have ducked that slap either.
Sidney P. was a badass period. and Mr. Woods needs to take his show on the road and go out to talk to young and old about what's really behind the system we call Hollywood.
Judging by the vitriol of many of the comments, Mr. Woods must be telling the truth, because evidently, he has stung many nerves.
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This movie is awesome.
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I liked Sidney a lot
The Film - Brother John - Europe Film is known as Kane circa 1971
Director: James Goldstone
Stars: Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman | Writer: Ernest Kinoy - who also wrote Buck and the Preacher @ a racially pre-detonate time why doesn't a beatdown ( which the SHERIFF TOOK from Sid ) outweigh a SLAP heard around the world or a Taboo movie Plot which even Sidney refused to elaborate about until his third book was published ...?
curious minds wanna know ;)
@YHWH NISSI, Perhaps because the film, "Brother John" is nowhere near as popular or well-known as this movie.
Because In The Heat of The Night predates the film Brother John.
gold makaveli award to charles woodson. you have a rare perspective and you know that. you may never get your props. challenge your visionary
Nice chatting with you today at Lincoln Center, Professor! Watched this clip with interest -- I never made the connection between the "slap heard round the world" and the beginning of blaxploitation! But I see it clearly -- now black male actors had the ok (since dignified Sidney did it first) to go after "the man" - slap him, beat him, whatever it takes -- all that pent up anger released. Oh, and I'm glad you included the clip from Phenix City Story... it is a powerfully disturbing film - the killing of the child sickened me too. I've just subscribed to your channel and look forward to other discussions.
+Romagical It was indeed a real pleasure for me to meet and chat with you. I am so impressed with your insight and keen perspective. You are wise beyond your years. Thank you for your time to view and comment on the clip. More to come.
Great interview 💯 #NewSubscriber
According to an interview I saw with Sidney, the slap back at Endicott was not in the original script. Sidney says he told the director or the producer that he wouldn't do the movie unless the slap back was added, and unless the slap back scene was not cut from any venue where it might be shown. Sidney said the director was accommodating, was willing to put it in writing - and the rest, of course, is history. I'm waiting to see what happens after the copyright expires and people can mess with the film however they want, without repercussions. By the way the interview I saw was both wonderful, and enlightening. Although the interview was abou 1.5 hours long, and I had lots of things I needed to do other than to watch videos, Sidney kept broadening my understanding of the world, and so I was unable to tear myself away.
AWESOME INTERVIEW..Keep up the excellent work,Mike..
poitier had in his contract that wherever the movie was shown the slap would remain
I just seen Captain America Civil War, followed the storyline of Black Panther, and it reminded me of this.
I'm gonna have to watch that now
When you watch the film, take into account that Black Panther is a King of an entire nation of Black People, and I believe Disney is using him to send a message to Blacks on how we should handle past and current events.
+Akym Supreme yes my fiancé was telling me this. I am not big on superhero movies but he told me Chad Bostwick was in this one and he was a King in Africa and I was like a black superhero?! Hell yea I'm watching. He said that he did a really good job in the movie and we really loved him in James Brown so I will definitely watch it tomorrow when I get off BC of him and I will look into the hidden message that you speak of. Thank you so much for your comment. 😊😊😊 I will tell you my perspective after I view the film.
Fast forward to the interview with Dave Chappelle talking about a skit from his show, when they travel in time back to slavery and he wanted his character to shoot the slave master...
Where
Right and audience was tripping like, "Ah". 😒
I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT. IT'S THE WATER THAT IS BOILING THAT IS MAKING THE CRAB PULL THE HIGHER CRAB TO GET OUTTA THAT HOT SH#T
In the 1954 film "Demetrius and the Gladiators", there is a scene where William Marshal's character, knocks Richard Egan's character on his ass to stop him from bullying Demetrius. He then turns to Eagan's friends and says: "Anyone else? I am no Christian" . They back down . Five white men back down before one Black man. I'll bet real money that scene was cut in southern theaters. That's 13 years before "Heat".💀
Please get enough courage to stop calling our black hero movies of the 60s and 70s blaxploitation movies, unless you call John Wayne movies Whiteploitation!
1964 the long ships. Not only is Mr. Poitier kicking whites ass, he's calling them barbarians. He is dressed like true royalty and also showing him as a Moor sultan. Of course there is a twist in the end but there iz enouph black heroism throught the entire film. It iz a great movie. Also 1972 James Earl Jones plays a black presedent. In my opinion black people got mezmerized and caught up in being pimps and drug dealers. They destroyed there communities while others crept in and bought us out which means what?...they sold out. In the early days of film black people were producing thier own movies before sydney poitier played in anything.
What you are talking about Mr. Professor is when blacks intergrated intu white movies. Why would you expect them to display or create black heroes. Wi were doing movies ourselves. Now the question iz why did wi want tu be in their moveiz?
Unfortunately that's how things was and in some cases still is. I remember in three the hard way Jim Brown's movie, this racist white cop ask Jim Kelly what's his name, and Jim Kelly responded Mr keyes. And the white cop said why is your first name Mr or something like that. Jim Kelly said because my mother want people to show me respect. Yes I remember that scene when Sydney Poitier slap that white guy. That white guy that Sydney Poitier slap was in the soap opera guilding light as HB Lewis. Just like in football, a black man can run the ball, but never be the quarterback. Because being the quarterback is power. When a quarterback leads his team down the field with a successful first down that is power, but the black man was never a quarterback until years later. It is crazy the world we live in.
This was awesome!
It’s a SHAME the racism Sidney Poitier experienced in Hollyweird and this man still married&procreated with his oppressor #SMDH
So educational
say something about the blackman telling and imploring the guy to turn the other cheek. was that to portray 'listen blacks - you not upset of us buckbreaking you, and wiping our behinds with you'
The same way up until now they have been showing and teaching Americans Africa is full of mud houses and people sleep on trees yet they came down from their caves to witness a civilised society here in Africa before the Berlin conference.
I'm still disappointed that Denzel allowed Gene Hackman to slap/strike him in crimson tide and Denzel just stood there and took it
it wasn't 'blaxploitation' it was 'lets act our behinds off and make some money'
*#ProfessorCharlesWoods** is brilliant!!!!!* 🎬
#TheBestSlapEver!!!!👋
Don’t forget about roots when chicken George had a chance to whip his master and he didn’t I hated that movie Roots
Bring him back please.
Whoa!! Go head Mr..Sydney💪👊👊👏👏
Great analysis. However, the only issue I take here is you have actually substituted the actor for the character that he played to give the impression as if it happened to the actor personally, in real life. The messages being conveyed is not about Sidney Poiter, per se, but is about a subject larger than himself.
+André Wrighte Thank you for your time and complimentary comment. I would suggest that you read the following:"Why Does White America Love Sidney Poitier So?" by Clifford Mason. This scathing critique of Poitier's filmic characters hurt Poitier to the core of his soul. Mr Poitier became a star during an era when it was not politically correct to depict strong defiant black masculinity. He demanded that he be allowed to strike back in "Heat"--the zeitgeist during the late 60s demanded such a response. Blaxploitation's "Super Black Studs" soon followed with a "Get Whitey or Take it to the Man" sub-text agenda.
+charles woods . Mr. Woods, thank you for your response. I will check out the piece by Clifford Mason. Thanks again.
Was thinking the same thing as I was at that moment strolling to your comment. OK old cliché. Art imitates life
Just Sad
So much Hurt
Mmh
Sensitiv Sad
Wzup with the Rainbow pillow tho?????
I heard the slap wasn’t scripted
Still impactful to this day and it still implies. Our voices aren’t heard until it is amplified by someone white.
The Goat aka Mr. Tibbs.
Awesome interview and insights!👏🏾💪🏾🎬
notice how pinky on the moviefavors pinky the pornstar.
Mr. Tibbs, Ya'll
hey there," it's really handsomi. fire afterthought !!
lets ball fam uncle woods yes the truth go hard in the paint uncle
real people, real facts, I want to be as wise as this Gentleman when I'm older
Mine as well !!
Im a baby boomer...I can identify...good info
You missed a very important moment in 1954: DEMETRIUS AND THE GLADIATORS. William Marshall slapped Richard Egan, defending Victor Mature against an attack by Egan. They showed it on TV when I was in junior high school in the early 70s, and I have never known it to be cut during a broadcast.
galesayers: I will discuss William Marshall's image in films real soon. Thanks for your viewing support. Peace and Blessings!
so what
propaganda is so strong on the mind
Great commentary. 👊
Great analysis.
lol I love it.
Love it
Awesome!
Love it!
The truth about that particular scene was, it was improvise since he was not expecting the white man to slap him. His instinctiveness made him slap the shit out of him. They wanted to cut that part from the movie. Sydney threatened to walk off to set if they did. The rest is history google it