Brother John (1970)

Synopsis: A mysterious, well-travelled man (Sidney Poitier) with extraordinary knowledge of the past, present and future returns to his hometown of Alabama just before his sister's death. With a watchful eye, he observes the behavior of all he comes in contact with. Shocked by the racism, prejudice... A mysterious, well-travelled man (Sidney Poitier) with extraordinary knowledge of the past, present and future returns to his hometown of Alabama just before his sister's death. With a watchful eye, he observes the behavior of all he comes in contact with. Shocked by the racism, prejudice and social injustice he witnesses, the man becomes disillusioned with the future of mankind. Before long, it's clear he's of another time and place and that his findings may have an impact on the entire human race. [More]