Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

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Overview

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.”

Cast

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

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