Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist | |
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Directed by | Saul J. Turell |
Written by | Saul J. Turell |
Produced by | Jessica Berman Saul J. Turell [1] |
Starring |
Paul Robeson Sidney Poitier |
Narrated by | Sidney Poitier |
Edited by | Donald P. Finamore |
Distributed by | Janus Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist is a 1979 American short documentary film directed by Saul J. Turell. [2] In 1980, it won an Oscar at the 52nd Academy Awards for Documentary Short Subject. [3] It was released alongside Robeson's other films on a Criterion Collection box set in 2007. [4] [5]
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The film was directed by Saul J. Turell, a filmmaker most well known for his work in preservation, distribution, and celebration of older films through his work in the companies Sterling Films and Janus Films. [6] Turell had decided to create the film after feeling a frustration that Robeson was so little known in the 1970's. Following research, he decided to focus on the changing meaning and lyrics of Robeson's performances " Ol' Man River" as a guiding point for the story. [7]
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist | |
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Directed by | Saul J. Turell |
Written by | Saul J. Turell |
Produced by | Jessica Berman Saul J. Turell [1] |
Starring |
Paul Robeson Sidney Poitier |
Narrated by | Sidney Poitier |
Edited by | Donald P. Finamore |
Distributed by | Janus Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 30 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist is a 1979 American short documentary film directed by Saul J. Turell. [2] In 1980, it won an Oscar at the 52nd Academy Awards for Documentary Short Subject. [3] It was released alongside Robeson's other films on a Criterion Collection box set in 2007. [4] [5]
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plot summary. (January 2024) |
The film was directed by Saul J. Turell, a filmmaker most well known for his work in preservation, distribution, and celebration of older films through his work in the companies Sterling Films and Janus Films. [6] Turell had decided to create the film after feeling a frustration that Robeson was so little known in the 1970's. Following research, he decided to focus on the changing meaning and lyrics of Robeson's performances " Ol' Man River" as a guiding point for the story. [7]