Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

6.7 / 10

(14 votes)

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:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

30 minutes

Year:

1979

Director:

Saul J. Turell

Cast:
Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

Crew:
Saul J. Turell

Director

Saul J. Turell

Writer

Donald P. Finamore

Editor

Jessica Berman

Producer