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The Tallest Tree in our Forest is a 1977 documentary film directed and written by Gil Noble, about singer, actor and activist, Paul Robeson.[1] It was shot on 16mm film and was started shortly before Robeson's death at age 77 in 1976.[2] The film features rare archival footage, interviews, and still photography from the twentieth century. The title is taken from a 1940s statement made by Mary McLeod Bethune describing Paul Robeson.[3] The film was originally available in a three-part format for use on public-access television channels and in classrooms for ages fourteen and above.[4]

The Tallest Tree in Our Forest
Directed by	Gil Noble
Written by	Gil Noble
Produced by	Gil Noble
Starring	Paul Robeson
Edited by	Antonio Andresekais
Distributed by	Phoenix Learning Group, Inc.
Release date	1977
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Interviewees

• Paul Robeson
• Harry Belafonte
• Lloyd Brown
• Dizzy Gillespie
• Paul Robeson, Jr.
• John Henrik Clarke

References

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