I had the luck to catch this historically important classic on TV the other day. It is notable for being Katharine Hepburn's last collaboration with Spencer Tracy. Both received Oscar nominations, with Hepburn winning. And I was pleased to see a shout out to Hopkins, Sidney Poitier's character's Alma mater. Having been released in the sixties, the issue of race was highly controversial. But I think this movie is still very relevant today, for interracial coupling is more common now than ever before. It is interesting that much of the debate in the film seemed to not be over prejudice. Based on merit, Poitier's Prentice is perfect. Their only objection is based on color, but not because of bigotry. The Drayton family is rather progressive, but they acknowledge that in 1960s America, such a marriage would face obstacles.
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