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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist 1979 Directed by Saul J. Turell

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.”

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 29 October 1979
30 mins
Cast
Paul Robeson Himself (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier Narrator (voice)