Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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Criterion Channel
Criterion Channel
7.2(17 votes)
1979
0h 30m
Documentary

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.”

Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

Directed by

Saul J. Turell

Written by

Saul J. Turell

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