Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979)

Name: Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-10-29

30m

Running Time

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.”

Where to Watch.

Subs

Currently Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel, Max Amazon Channel, Max

Streaming in:
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Cast & Crew.

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Sidney Poitier

Narrator (voice)

Saul J. Turell

Director / Writer

Donald P. Finamore

Editor

Jessica Berman

Producer

Saul J. Turell

Director

Media.

Details.

Release Date
October 29, 1979

Status
Released

Running Time
30m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-02-11

Wiki.

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist is a 1979 American short documentary film directed by Saul J. Turell. In 1980, it won an Oscar at the 52nd Academy Awards for Documentary Short Subject. It was released alongside Robeson's other films on a Criterion Collection box set in 2007.