Native Land(1942)
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Native Land Synopsis
By the start of World War II, Paul Robeson had given up his lucrative mainstream work to participate in more socially progressive film and stage productions. Robeson committed his support to Paul Strand and Leo Hurwitz’s political semidocumentary Native Land. With Robeson’s narration and songs, this beautifully shot and edited film exposes violations of Americans’ civil liberties and is a call to action for exploited workers around the country. Scarcely shown since its debut, Native Land represents Robeson’s shift from narrative cinema to the leftist documentaries that would define the final chapter of his controversial film career.
Native Land (1942) is a drama and history film directed by Leo Hurwitz, released on May 11, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Paul Robeson, Fred Johnson, Mary George and John Rennick. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Leo Hurwitz
- Writers:
- Leo Hurwitz, Ben Maddow, Paul Strand
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Strand
- Production:
- Frontier Films
- Status:
- Released
Native Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Robeson
as Narrator
Fred Johnson
as Fred Hill
- Mary George
Mary George
as Hill's Wife
- John Rennick
John Rennick
as Hill's Son
- Amelia Romano
Amelia Romano
as Young Girl in Cleveland
Houseley Stevenson
as White Sharecropper
- Louis Grant
Louis Grant
as Black Sharecropper
- James Hanney
James Hanney
as Mack
Howard Da Silva
as Jim
Art Smith
as Harry Carlyle
Robert Strauss
as Frank Mason, grocer
John Marley
as Thug With Crowbar
Key crew
Directed by Leo Hurwitz, written by Leo Hurwitz, Ben Maddow and Paul Strand.
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Native Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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Native Land – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Native Land online?
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Native Land (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Native Land?
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The main cast of Native Land (1942) includes Paul Robeson, Fred Johnson, Mary George, John Rennick and Amelia Romano. The film was directed by Leo Hurwitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Native Land released?
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Native Land was released on May 11, 1942 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Native Land worth watching?
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Native Land (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.