Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1979 |
| length | 30 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Saul J. Turell |
| script | Saul J. Turell |
| production | Jessica Berman |
| cut | Daniel P. Finamore |
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist is an American documentary from 1979.
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The film describes the life of the singer and actor Paul Robeson (1898–1976). The black actor, who studied law, came to film by chance and enjoyed success on the screen and on stage in the 1920s and 1930s. During a stay in London he came into contact with socialism and saw in it the right political force for the future.
Although not a member of the Communist Party, Robeson was banned from performing in the United States during the McCarthy era . From 1958 he was allowed to leave the country. Robeson played again in England and also appeared in the GDR, where he performed communist songs and criticized the social conditions in his home country.
Awards
In 1980 the film was awarded an Oscar in the category Best Documentary Short Film .
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It premiered in October 1979 at the Chicago International Film Festival .
The film's narrator is Sidney Poitier .
Web links
- Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist in the Internet Movie Database (English)