Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist 45 years old

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.”

Credits

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Cast

Name	Character
Sidney Poitier He was 51, now 97 years old	as Narrator (voice)
Paul Robeson He was 80, 77 years old when he died	as Himself (archive footage)

Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist Crew

Name	Department
Saul J. Turrell as Director.	Directing