Elisabeth Fraser, Elizabeth Hartman, Gregg Martell
One of the first studio films to deal with interracial romance (or even the possibility of it), A Patch of Blue was a huge hit upon its release, appealing to those looking for both social prot...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 4, 2003
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August 22, 2009This a a beautiful story and I absolutely love it!! The black & white cinematography is very riveting & appealing as well as the characters all perfectly cast. Sidney Poitier is a master in these kinds of dramas and does not disappoint! I watched it again today and for me it ...( read more)
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August 20, 2009Sidney Poitier, as usual, gives a sincere, classy and subtle performance. Elizabeth Hartman handles her role well but the stand out performance comes from Shelley Winters who is incredible and deservedly won her Oscar. A fine, well meaning film, simple and poignant.
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June 5, 2009A great story and a film about racism in the 60's and a girl who can't see the difference.
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February 21, 2009This movie would be worth watching to see Shelley Winters. She is awesome as the abusive mother to a blind girl who thinks she's found love... VERY GOOD!!
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December 21, 2008Not the most realistic portrayal of black and blind people in the 60s, but I'll take it. A heartfelt vehicle for Portier, I enjoyed his scenes of internal struggle, trying to figure out where the relationship is going.
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October 21, 2007In this film,we learn a lesson that "Beauty goes much deeper than skin".Rosanne(Winters),is cruel and harsh.A mother does not raise a daughter to be wonton and careless.The handicap of Selena is brought out by the Blindness of a witch!
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