Episode 83: "Song of Freedom" (part 2)




BMA: Black Media Archive show

Summary: Movie: The exciting conclusion of "Song of Freedom" (1936) starring Paul Robeson, (John Zinga) who works as a London dock worker and sings songs all the time. He is always wanting to go to Africa where he came from, but he does not know exactly where he was born. He is discovered by a great opera director and happens to sing a song on stage that is recognized by an Englishman who tells him where it comes from and also a charm which John wears around his neck which helped determine its origin. John and his wife both visit this Island and try to introduce themselves to these people that are his African ancestors.