Song of Freedom
About Song of Freedom
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.
J. Elder Wills's Song of Freedom is a 1936 music film. At 73 minutes long, it arrived in August 1936.
Its themes are singer, africa, 18th century, and 20th century.
Paul Robeson appears as John 'Johnny' Zinga, Elisabeth Welch as Ruth Zinga, Esme Percy as Gabriel Donozetti, and Robert Adams as Monty. The screenplay is by Michael Barringer and Philip Lindsay. American members can watch it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and FlixFling.
The Woman King, Amazing Grace, and Hamilton make useful companions to Song of Freedom, all filed under 19th century and slave trade.