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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

1979 · 30m · Documentary

IMDb
7.5

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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.”

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Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
October 29, 1979
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
30m
Genres
Documentary

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