Movie Description Robeson stars as a British-born longshoreman named John Zinga who becomes an opera singer, earning enough money to return to Africa and trace his lineage. A ground breaking film in its nuanced, complicated portrayal of black life, SONG OF FREEDOM broke away from pervious stereotypes. Parts of "Emperor Jones," including "Sleepy River," "Lonely Road," "The Black Emperor," and "Song of Freedom" are sung in this musical drama, which has become a celebrated landmark of African-American cinema.
| Credits | | Producer: | Henry Passmore | | Cast: | Arthur Williams, George Mozart, Ronald Adam |
Notes Filmed in Great Britian.
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