Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Saul J. Turell
  • Profile picture of Paul Robeson
    Himself (archive footage) Paul Robeson
  • Profile picture of Sidney Poitier
    Narrator (voice) Sidney Poitier

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