| The Tallest Tree in Our Forest | |
| Director: | Gil Noble |
| Producer: | Gil Noble |
| Starring: | Paul Robeson |
| Editing: | Antonio Andresekais |
| Distributor: | Phoenix Learning Group, Inc. |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
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]