Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979)
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.”
Director: Saul J. Turell
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Paul Robeson as Himself (archive footage) |
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Sidney Poitier as Narrator (voice) |
| Directing | Saul J. Turell | Director |
| Writing | Saul J. Turell | Writer |
| Production | Jessica Berman | Producer |
| Editing | Donald P. Finamore | Editor |