The Tallest Tree in Our Forest (1977)
A detailed biography of famed singer, actor, athlete and activist Paul Robeson. Complete with several interviews and footage of concerts and film clips.
- Date of release
- 1977-01-01
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Gil Noble
Casting
- Harry Belafonte — Self
- Lloyd Brown — Self
- John Henrik Clarke — Self
- Paul Robeson Jr. — Self
- Paul Robeson — Self
Interesting facts
The Tallest Tree in our Forest is a 1977 documentary film directed and written by Gil Noble, about singer, actor and activist, Paul Robeson. It was shot on 16mm film and was started shortly before Robeson's death at age 77 in 1976. The film features rare archival footage, interviews, and still photography from the twentieth century. The title is taken from a 1940s statement made by Mary McLeod Bethune describing Paul Robeson. The film was originally available in a three-part format for use on public-access television channels and in classrooms for ages fourteen and above.
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