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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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Duration30 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateOct 29, 1979

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.”

Genres

  • Documentary

Casts

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)