Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979)

  • NR
  • 10/29/1979 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 30m

Overview

This Academy Award-winning documentary short Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist, narrated by Sidney Poitier, traces the career of Paul Robeson through his activism and his socially charged performances of his signature song, “Ol’ Man River.”

Saul J. Turell

Director, Writer

Cast

Paul Robeson's headshot

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier's headshot

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

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