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Song of Freedom (1938)

Movie"The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year"
Audience Score
56
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NR 1 hr 13 minAug 10th, 1938Drama, Music
John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.
StarringPaul RobesonElisabeth WelchEsme Percy
DirectorJ. Elder Wills
WritersPhilip LindsayMichael Barringer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 10th, 1938
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Hammer Film Productions, British Lion Films
Movie Tags:
musical19th centuryafricasinger18th century20th centuryslave tradereturning to rootsprimitive civilisation1750s