Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist(1979)
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Synopsis
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.”
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) is a documentary film directed by Saul J. Turell, released on October 29, 1979 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Paul Robeson and Sidney Poitier. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Saul J. Turell
- Writers:
- Saul J. Turell
- Producers:
- Jessica Berman
- Status:
- Released
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Saul J. Turell, written by Saul J. Turell, produced by Jessica Berman.
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist online?
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist?
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The main cast of Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) includes Paul Robeson and Sidney Poitier. The film was directed by Saul J. Turell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist released?
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist was released on October 29, 1979 and runs for 30m.
Is Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist worth watching?
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.