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People's Movie Night: PAUL ROBESON NIGHT- "Song of Freedom" and "Big Fella"
The People's Movie Night The People's Movie Night is Wooden Shoe Books' FREE Saturday Night Movie series, running for nearly 2 years now. Every single Saturday, come by at 7:30PM for a political movie, and a cup of popcorn. Wooden Shoe Books 508 s. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saturday November 29th 7:30PM PAUL ROBESON NIGHT: Song of Freedom and Big Fella
Paul Robeson was a African-American dramatic actor, singer of spirituals, civil rights activist, and political radical. Paul Robeson was one of the most gifted men of this century. His resonant bass and commanding presence made him a world-renowned singer and actor and proved equally valuable when he spoke out against bigotry and injustice. By the 1930s Robeson was active in a wide range of causes, but his radicalism led to a long period of political harassment that culminated in his blacklisting during the McCarthy Era. Although he resumed public performances in the late 1950s, this return to active life was brief. In the 1960s, serious health problems sidelined him for good.
Song of Freedom Song of Freedom is a soaring musical drama that explores one man's rise to fame as a concert vocalist and subsequent exploration of his African roots. Paul Robeson stars as John Zinga, a British-born stevedore who is discovered by an influential impresario and becomes a singing star. His newfound wealth and prestige allow him to return to Africa and trace his lineage, whereupon he discovers he is the descendant of a tribal princess whose people have fallen under the corrupt rule of spiritualists. (80 Min)
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