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9.2K views · 777 reactions | In 1967, the year GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER came out, only 20% of the country approved of interracial marriage, but the film played a key role in changing cultural attitudes on the subject. Donald Bogle explains how the film made a passionate argument for equality and integration with some of the day's biggest stars. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

Sidney Poitier's speech in GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER remains as relevant today as it did in 1967. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER celebrated an interracial romance and directly challenged bigotry during the Civil Rights Movement, but its script required an unattainable perfection from Sidney Poitier’s character for white audiences to accept him. The film never explains why such an accomplished man would be attracted to a much younger woman who seemingly lacks substance. As Alicia Malone points out, the film shows the limitations of “color blindness.” Our hosts continue the discussion tonight at