June 14, 1967 –
One of the iconic films from the 60s, the British drama To Sir, with Love, starring Sidney Poitier opened in the US on this date.
Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite and his experiences teaching in a tough secondary school in a poor area of post-war East London the film’s portrayal of Braithwaite’s character may not have been entirely accurate. After the film was released, several former pupils of Braithwaite’s claimed that, the real Braithwaite was a stern and tough disciplinarian who often used corporal punishment in class and was far from the sympathetic and likeable character as played by Sidney Poitier.
The Haus of Dcaligari 