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| Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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]
