Native Land
"The Picture with the Most Exciting Story of Our Time!"
Originally released in 1942. Native Land is a drama/history film. directed by Leo Hurwitz. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Robeson, Fred Johnson, and Mary George
Synopsis
By the start of World War II, Paul Robeson had given up his lucrative mainstream work to participate in more socially progressive film and stage productions. Robeson committed his support to Paul Strand and Leo Hurwitz’s political semidocumentary Native Land. With Robeson’s narration and songs, this beautifully shot and edited film exposes violations of Americans’ civil liberties and is a call to action for exploited workers around the country. Scarcely shown since its debut, Native Land represents Robeson’s shift from narrative cinema to the leftist documentaries that would define the final chapter of his controversial film career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frontier Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native Land about?
By the start of World War II, Paul Robeson had given up his lucrative mainstream work to participate in more socially progressive film and stage productions. Robeson committed his support to Paul S...
Who directed Native Land?
Native Land was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
How long is Native Land?
Native Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Native Land released?
Native Land was released on May 11, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Native Land?
The main cast of Native Land includes Paul Robeson, Fred Johnson, Mary George, John Rennick, Amelia Romano.