Title Paul Robeson: The Tallest Tree in Our Forest (90081)
Physical Color; sound
Copyrighted 1977
Length 85:00 min
Distributor Phoenix Learning Group (PHOENIX)
Audience SCA
Synopsis A biography of black Renaissance man Paul Robeson
(1898-1976) told in his own words and through interviews
with his son and professional colleagues. Documentary
footage, much of it from the Paul Robeson Archives,
chronicles his football career, legal practice, and success
as an entertainer, as well as his efforts to promote civil
rights and international cooperation. Excerpts from his
stage and film performances also are included. Written and
produced by Gil Noble.
Subjects Artists, Performing; Biography, Men; Black issues and people;
History & Politics(CHST); Arts and Communications(CART);
Africana Studies(CBLK)
Holdings 16mm, 1 copy, Rent $39.00
Title A Profile of Paul Robeson (60567)
Physical Color; sound
Copyrighted 1975
Length 60:00 min
Distributor PBS Video (PBS)
Audience SCA
Synopsis Documents the life and achievements of Paul Robeson
(1898-1976), actor, singer, athlete, attorney, and black
activist. Contains rare film interviews of Robeson
appearing in costume as Othello and discussing the meaning
of the role to a black man. Includes scenes from [if]Proud
Valley[rf] and [if]Song of Freedom.[rf] Produced by WETA,
Washington.
Subjects Artists, Performing; Biography, Men; Black issues and people;
Africana Studies(CBLK); Arts and Communications(CART)
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $21.50
Restricted to PA public library patrons:
Title Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (F90399)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1980
Length 110:00 min
Distributor Voyager Company (*VOYAGE)
Audience YA
Synopsis This tribute to Paul Robeson and his many talents --
artist, athlete, actor, attorney, activist -- is set
against the social background of the times. Narrated by
Sidney Poitier. Directed and produced by Saul J. Turell.
Academy Award winner.
Subjects Actors and acting; Biography, Men; Black issues and people;
Civil rights
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (F31754)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1979
Length 29:00 min
Distributor Free Library of Philadelphia (*PFL)
Audience YA
Synopsis Powerful documentary of an African-American whose
achievements as an artist are matched by his great dignity
and militancy against racial discrimination. Although known
the world over for his films, concerts, and his
unforgettable portrayal in [if]Othello,[rf] Robeson was
blacklisted in America for his unflinching political stance
and became a McCarthy "victim" in the 1950s.
Subjects Biography, Men; Black issues and people; Civil rights; Racism
Holdings 16mm, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title African-American Film Heritage Video Series: The Song of Freedom
(F80092)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1936
Length 80:00 min
Distributor Facets Multimedia Inc (FACM)
Audience YA
Synopsis Showcases Paul Robeson in the role of a successful concert
singer in England who suddenly discovers he is the
descendant of a West African queen whose tribe is now in
need of a leader. This British-made film also stars
Elizabeth Welch, Robert Adams, Orlando Martins, Toto Ware,
and James Solomon. Directed by J. Elder Wills.
Subjects African-American history and culture; Motion pictures,
Miscellaneous features; Motion pictures, International
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title African-American Film Heritage Video Series: Body and Soul
(F80081)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1925
Length 75:00 min
Distributor Facets Multimedia Inc (FACM)
Audience YA
Synopsis The first selection in this twelve-part series of classic
African-American movies is a rare silent film directed and
produced by Oscar Micheaux, in which the legendary Paul
Robeson, in his first starring role, portrays both an evil
preacher and his good brother. Also stars Julia Theresa
Russell and Mercedes Gilbert. Subtitled, with music
soundtrack.
Subjects African-American history and culture; Motion pictures,
Miscellaneous features
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title Sanders of the River (F90597)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1935
Length 98:00 min
Distributor Free Library of Philadelphia (*PFL)
Audience YA
Synopsis Adventure about Colonel Sanders, a British river patrol
officer, who is in charge of the river district in Nigeria
when he gets involved with two warring tribes. Based on the
story by Edgar Wallace. Stars Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks,
Robert Cochran, Martin Walker, and Nina Mae McKinney.
Directed by Zoltan Korda. Alternate title: [if]Coast of
Skeletons.[rf]
Subjects Africa; Motion pictures, Action / adventure features
Holdings 16mm, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title King Solomon's Mines (F80034)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1937
Length 80:00 min
Distributor Voyager Company (*VOYAGE)
Audience YA
Synopsis A white hunter leads an expedition into uncharted Africa
seeking legendary treasure. Based on a novel by H. Rider
Haggard. Stars Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Paul Robeson.
Directed by Robert Stevenson.
Subjects Motion pictures, International
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
Title The Emperor Jones (F70031)
Physical Black and White/Monochrome; sound
Copyrighted 1933
Length 72:00 min
Distributor Voyager Company (*VOYAGE)
Audience YA
Synopsis Eugene O'Neill chose Paul Robeson to play the Pullman
porter who becomes the despotic emperor of a Caribbean
island in this powerful adaptation of the brilliant play.
Also stars Dudley Digges. Directed by Dudley Murphy.
Subjects Drama; Motion pictures, Miscellaneous features
Holdings VHS, 1 copy, Rent $0.00
>Marilyn Huntley
>
>At 04:32 PM 12/3/97 -0800, you wrote:
>>A patron/local film scholar is trying to help some group (in New Jersey,
>>I believe) put together a circulating program on Paul Robeson. Any ideas
>>on rental sources. All I know at the moment is that Emperor Jones, Proud
>>Valley, and Tales of Manhattan used to be available from Films, Inc., so
>>they may be available from Kit Parker or Swank. Kino (Jessica, are you
>>listening?) has Native Land (Robeson narrated) on video; does Kino have
>>16mm?
>>I have a feeling that most of the other titles are going to be impossible
>>to get, but here's a list:
>> Jericho (aka Dark Sands)
>> Body and Soul (Oscar Micheaux)
>> Show Boat (1936)
>> Song of Freedom
>> Borderline
>> Sanders of the River
>> King Solomon's Mines (wasn't this Janus?)
>> Easy to Get (I can't find this in most listings of Robeson's
>> films - there's a 1920 film by this title but I can't
>> find Robeson's name attached to it)
>>
>>There is also the documentary Tallest Tree in Our Forest which was/is(?)
>>distributed by Phoenix/BFA.
>>
>>And finally, does anyone know of a recent documentary on Robeson by a
>>filmmaker in Stuttgart?
>>
>>Thanks for any leads.
>>
>>
>>
>>Marc Sober voice : (410)396-4616
>>Audio-Visual Department FAX : (410)545-7517
>>Enoch Pratt Free Library e-mail: msober@epfl2.epflbalto.org
>>400 Cathedral St. msober@mail.pratt.lib.md.us
>>Baltimore, MD 21201
>>
>>
>>
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>Audiovisual Classroom Services, 408 C. A. Johnson Hall
>Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323
>Phone 315-859-4120
>Fax 315-859-4687
>e-mail mhuntley@hamilton.edu