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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

Plot: 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. ”
Release Date: Monday, October 29 1979
45 years ago
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Portrait of Paul RobesonPaul RobesonPaul Robeson would have been no older than 77 in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 08 1898 –
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Portrait of Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierSidney Poitier was 52 in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 20 1927 –
Fri, Jan 07 2022

Crew

Portrait of Saul J. TurellSaul J. TurellSaul J. Turell was 58 in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 20 1921 –
Thu, Apr 10 1986
Portrait of Jessica BermanJessica BermanJessica Berman was >> in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald P. FinamoreDonald P. FinamoreDonald P. Finamore was >> in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday