John aloysius fahey, 28 february 1939, takoma park, maryland, usa, d. Paul robesons role in spain remembered peoples world. Here is a famous song performed live in moscow in 1949 by the legendary paul robeson. He was convicted of murder and executed in 1915 in a controversial trial, with many arguing that he was. Paul robeson when its sleepy time down south 1931 by tmmvds. Documentary in these three delightful documentariesthe great chase, a rollicking compendium of the greatest hits of silentcinema chase sequences. Soon, the audience in mother zion church from new york joins him. An examination of the life of actor and singer paul robeson, from his first major triumphs on the stage in the 1920s through his gradually increasing social activism in the 1930s and 1940s, leading to his controversial performances in eastern europe in the 1940s in which he performed communist anthems and. This is a biography of one of the most significant black figures in american historya brilliant scholar and athlete, he became world famous as a singer and actor. Paul robeson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. He also studied swahili and linguistics at the school of.
The paul robeson collection 19261956 documents robeson s artistic and political career from 1949 to 1956. Paul robeson excelled as an athlete, actor, singer, and activist, qualifying him as a contemporary renaissance man. A forerunner of the civil rights movement, robeson was a trades union activist, peace activist, phi beta kappa. Tribute to an artist is an autobiography movie that was released in 1979. Tribute to an artist, narrated by sidney poitier, traces his career through his activism. The archive, housed at howard universitys moorlandspingarn research center, is the largest repository in the western hemisphere of robeson documents and articles, totaling well over 50,000 items. The artist must elect to fight for freedom or slavery. At dawning paul robeson stop the liverpool care pathway see description by sliepnir2006. In 1980, it won an oscar at the 52nd academy awards for documentary short subject. Its included as a special feature on a collection of robeson films by criterion and can be found on disk 1. The film is about actor and activist paul robeson and his work in civil rights. The peat bog soldiers paul robeson by pasaremos2010. Turell, with margaret webster, sidney poitier, at turner classic movies. But his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken african american.
Tribute to an artist is a 1979 american short documentary film directed by saul j. Allamerican athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, paul robeson 18981976 was a towering figure and a trailblazer many times over. Come and experience michael pauls extraordinary voice in this oneman show of songs, stories, and more. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Turell profiles early 20thcentury american singer paul robeson.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from paul robeson. In 1980, it won an oscar at the 52nd academy awards for documentary short subject cast. Fahey learned to play countrystyle guitar in the footsteps of hank williams and eddy arnold at the age of 14, inspired by the recordings of blind willie johnson, and other blues greats. Margaret webster as herself director of othello voice archive footage uncredited. April 9, 1898 january 23, 1976 was an american bass baritone concert artist and stage and film actor who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political activism. Turell in these three delightful documentariesthe great chase, a rollicking compendium of the greatest hits of silentcinema chase sequences, the love goddesses, a look at cinemas most alluring female sex symbols, and paul robeson. He also spoke about his book confronting black jacobins. Turells academy awardwinning documentary short paul robeson. Tribute to an artist 1979 black shadows on the silver screen 1975 brother can you spare a dime 1975 the all talking, all singing, all. April 9, 1898 january 23, 1976 was an american singer and actor who became involved with the civil rights movement. Tribute toan artist 1979 body and soul 1925 borderline 1930 sanders of the river 1935 jericho 1937 the proud valley 1940 native land 1942. At rutgers college, he was an outstanding football player, then had an international career in singing, with a distinctive, powerful, deep bass voice, as well as acting in theater and movies.
Paul robesonactivist, artist, athleteexperienced a dramatic rise and fall. Paul robeson, singer, actor and activist my father was a slave and my people died to build this country and i am going to stay here and have a part in it just like you. Although publicity about his political views led to a great reduction in his income, he continued touring europe until the early 60s, when illness obliged him to return to the u. And as a writer and speaker, he was a vital force in the promotion of. He was perhaps most groundbreaking, however, in the medium of film. With sidney poitier, paul robeson, margaret webster. Controversial singer, actor, and political force whose booming baritone and oratory skill made him an iconic figure of the 20th century. Robesons concern also broadened to include not just germany, but also the. Tribute to an artist 1979 criterion collection dvd video ntsc 4. This 1979 oscarwinning documentary recalls the life of paul robeson 18981976athlete, actor, singer and political activist. The son of an escaped slave, robeson managed to become a top. Collectors paul robeson import robeson, paul artist format.
Films and videotapes about paul robeson paul robeson. An examination of the life of actor and singer paul robeson, from his first major. Educated at rutgers college and columbia university, he was also a star athlete in his youth. Having regard to the fact that emperor jones is robesons first major film role, the quality of both picture and sound is outstanding and far above copies of later films, which i purchased at the same time. Paul robeson now sleeps the crimson petal by sarastrone. Here, one of the most fanatastic bass voices of all times sings we are climbing jacobs ladder.
Price new from used from audio cd, import, september 11, 1993. When the famous africanamerican actor and singer paul robeson played the lead in shakespeares othello in. Some of robesons early recordings include songs which he would not wish people to hear today. Paul leroy robeson april 9, 1898 princeton, new jersey, usa.
Paul robeson 1898 1976 was an american actor, athlete, singer, writer, civil rights activist, and a great. Increasingly politically minded, robeson eventually left movies behind, using his. For historical reasons, our goal is to list all recordings by or about paul robeson that are currently available. Remembering paul robeson, a new video program including interviews with filmmaker william greaves and actors ruby dee and james earl jones robeson on robeson, a new interview with paul robeson jr. Robeson found fame as an actor and singer with his fine bassbaritone voice. As a singer, robesons deep and powerful voice demanded attention when he sang traditional africanamerican folk songs and spirituals, accompanied by orchestra from the 20s onward.
General, professional, passport case and organizations, the collection consists mainly of correspondence, manuscripts and printed matter, and represents for the most part office files of the united freedom fund, established in 1952. Tribute to an artist, an oscarwinning remembrance of the groundbreaking american stage and screen stardirector saul j. Tribute to an artist 1979 the criterion collection. Audio commentary for the emperor jones by historian jeffrey c. Tribute to an artist, narrated by sidney poitier, traces his career through his activism and his socially charged performances of his signature song, ol man river. The film was narrated by sidney poitier, and in the film it shows old footage of the late actor in various movies and entertainment shows before he was blackballed. Joe hill was a labor activist, iww member, and songwriter prominent in the early 1900s. Release dates 2 also known as aka 4 release dates usa october 1979 chicago international film festival west germany 17 february 1980 tv premiere. Tribute to an artist 1979 winner of 8 awards, including an academy award includes rare footage of. Turells academy award winning documentary short paul robeson. Paul robesons testimony before the house unamerican activities committee. Paul leroy bustill robeson april 9, 1898january 23, 1976 was an afroamerican actor of film and stage, allamerican and professional athlete, writer, multilingual orator, lawyer, and basso profondo concert singer who was also noted for his wideranging social justice activism. In 1980, it won an oscar at the 52nd academy awards.
Paul robeson celebrity profile check out the latest paul robeson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. January 23, 1976 philadelphia, pennsylvania africanamerican bassbaritone concert singer, actor of film and stage, allamerican and professional athlete, writer, multilingual orator, scholar and lawyer who was also noted for. The artist as revolutionary, his biography of actor, singer, and activist, paul robeson. Daniel beaty pays tribute to the actor and activist paul. Paul robeson, the singer, actor and black activist, died yesterday at the age of 77 in philadelphia. Oneman shows michael pauls outstanding oneman programs are both educational and inspirational, more. The tribute is extremely moving and informative and an absolute must for any robeson fan. Paul robeson april 9, 1898 january 23, 1976 was a multilingual american actor, athlete, bassbaritone concert singer, writer, civil rights activist, spingarn medal winner, and lenin peace prize laureate. Pdf in 1949 paul robeson with support from pete seeger, woodie guthrie.