Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist 1979

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.”

Directed by: Saul J. Turell
Written by: Saul J. Turell
Release date: 1979-10-29
Runtime: 30 minutes
Cast:
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson
Himself (archive footage) 
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Narrator (voice)