Film

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

7.3197930mDocumentary

Director: Saul J. Turell
Year: 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.”

Top cast

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

Directed by

Saul J. Turell

Written by

Saul J. Turell

Produced by

Jessica Berman