Still from Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist — Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) — Saul J. Turell

Saul J. Turell

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

Name: Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979
Duration: 30 min

United States / English / 1979 / 30m

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Synopsis

Saul J. Turell's Academy Award-winning documentary short Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist, narrated by Sidney Poitier, traces his career through his activism and his socially charged performances of his signature song, "Ol' Man River."

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Celebrate Black History
Position 24

Part of Box Set

Paul Robeson: Portraits of the Artist

#369 Criterion Collection

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Credits

Crew

DirectorSaul J. Turell

WriterSaul J. Turell

EditorDonald P. Finamore

ProducerJessica Berman

Cast

Paul Robesonas Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitieras Narrator (voice)

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