Paul Robeson: tribute to an artist

United States, 1979

Film
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Using archival film footage, this film presents a profile of the outstanding singer and actor Paul Robeson. The film also examines Robeson’s outspoken opposition to racism and injustice and how these opinions eventually destroyed his career. Narrated by Sidney Poitier.

Credits

director

Saul J. Turell

production company

Janus Films

Language

English

Duration

00:29:00:00

Colour

Colour

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