Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

30m
Documentary
7.2

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
Himself (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier
Narrator (voice)

Crew

Saul J. Turell
Director, Writer
Donald P. Finamore
Editor
Jessica Berman
Producer

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