Paul Robeson sings to coal miners in 1949 Britain and it's somehow pure cinema magic.
The 23rd issue of the long running industry cinemagazine. Features the articles: 'Safety First', 'Paying For It' and ' A Star Drops In'.
Acting
Robeson's unscripted warmth with exhausted miners.
Director
Peter Pickering
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robeson was blacklisted in America for his communist sympathies; British industrial films offered rare paid work that aligned with his politics.
The National Coal Board produced over 900 films between 1947-1984—this is literally one of hundreds of mining magazines you've never heard of.
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