In the Heat of the Night Cast: Examining the Faces of Justice and Tension
Confronting Prejudice: The Presence of Virgil Tibbs The Iconic Detective Perhaps the most iconic role in “In the Heat of the Night” belongs to Sidney Poitier, who embodied the character of Virgil Tibbs. Poitier’s portrayal of the Philadelphia police detective, a man of intellect and unwavering dignity, was a watershed moment in cinema. His mere … Read more
