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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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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.”

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1979-10-29

Runtime: 30 mins

Director: Saul J. Turell

Writer: Saul J. Turell

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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Production Countries: United States of America

Cast

Paul Robeson
Himself (archive footage)

Paul Robeson

Sidney Poitier
Narrator (voice)

Sidney Poitier

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