Song of Freedom

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

APPROPIATE

1936 / 73min.

Rating5.6

Genres

Drama

Music

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

Paul Robeson

Ronald Simpson

Tony Wane

Elisabeth Welch

Alf Goddard

Bernard Ansell

Sydney Benson

George Mozart

Jenny Dean

Johnnie Schofield

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