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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

Paul Robeson's extraordinary life is chronicled in this documentary, showcasing his rise as a celebrated actor, singer, and activist, amidst the challenges of fame, political turmoil, and personal struggles.

The life of Paul Robeson is explored, tracing his early stage successes in the 1920s, his growing social activism in the 1930s and 1940s, and his controversial performances in Eastern Europe, where he sang communist anthems and spoke out against American social issues.

Info about Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist

Studio(s): Janus Films

Originally Released: United States, Oct 29, 1979

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Short, Music