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106 titles

Television in Production (1 title)	Episodes	Status
WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour (TV Series) - Self (1 episode) Self (1 episode) See fewer — Odetta Self Self See fewer	1

Past Film & Video (23 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Father Stu (2022) Performer: "Ain't No Grave", Writer: "Ain't No Grave" Performer: "Ain't No Grave", Writer: "Ain't No Grave" See fewer	$4MM	$5.4MM	$21MM	$22MM
Pixie (2020) Lyrics: "Hit Or Miss", Music: "Hit Or Miss" Lyrics: "Hit Or Miss", Music: "Hit Or Miss" See fewer				$689K
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) Arranger: "Glory Glory" Arranger: "Glory Glory" See fewer		$2.7MM	$5.7MM	$7.4MM
Mudbound (2017) Performer: "Glory Glory" Performer: "Glory Glory" See fewer				$86K
Born to Be Blue (2015) Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" See fewer	$6.5MM	$14K	$830K	$1.6MM
Mississippi Grind (2015) Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" See fewer	$6MM	$12K	$131K	$423K
Selma (2014) Performer: "Masters Of War" Performer: "Masters Of War" See fewer	$20MM	$571K	$52MM	$68MM
One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film (2014) Writer: "Hit Or Miss" Writer: "Hit Or Miss" See fewer
Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) Performer: "Easy Rider" Performer: "Easy Rider" See fewer	$5MM	$5K	$8K	$10K
Sing Your Song (2011) Performer: "Spiritual Trilogy Medley", "There's A Hole In The Bucket", Writer: "There's A Hole In The Bucket" Performer: "Spiritual Trilogy Medley", "There's A Hole In The Bucket", Writer: "There's A Hole In The Bucket" See fewer		$13K	$48K	$65K
Little Birds (2011) Performer: "Another Man Don' Gone (Traditional PD)" Performer: "Another Man Don' Gone (Traditional PD)" See fewer		$5K	$18K	$18K
Everything Must Go (2010) Performer: "Baby I'm In The Mood For You" Performer: "Baby I'm In The Mood For You" See fewer	$5MM	$792K	$2.7MM	$2.8MM
Welcome to the Rileys (2010) Performer: "Go Down, Sunshine" Performer: "Go Down, Sunshine" See fewer		$42K	$159K	$362K
The Temptation of St. Tony (2009) Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" See fewer	€983K	$747	$2K	$2K
Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009) Performer: "I'm On My Way" Performer: "I'm On My Way" See fewer
Tai yang yue (2006) Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" See fewer
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005) Vocals By Vocals By See fewer		$8K	$205K	$205K
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (2003) Performer: "I'm On My Way", "Oh Freedom" Performer: "I'm On My Way", "Oh Freedom" See fewer
Bound for Glory (1976) Thanks Thanks See fewer
The Monitors (1969) Performer: "Voice Of The Flower" Performer: "Voice Of The Flower" See fewer
Give Me Your Hand (1968) (Short) - Music, Musician Music, Musician See fewer
The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" Performer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child" See fewer				$17K
Sanctuary (1961) Nancy Mannigoe Nancy Mannigoe See fewer	$1.9MM

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Past Television (15 titles)	Episodes
Black Cake (2023) (TV Series) - Performer: "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" (1 episode, 2023) Performer: "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Nine Night (Dec 6, 2023) Season 1, Episode 8 - Performer: "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" Performer: "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" See fewer	1
Them (2021) (TV Series) - Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" (1 episode, 2021) Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Covenant II. (Apr 9, 2021) Season 1, Episode 9 - Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" See fewer	1
I'm Dying Up Here (2018) (TV Series) - Performer: "Oh, My Babe" (1 episode, 2018) Performer: "Oh, My Babe" (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Heroes and Villains (Jun 3, 2018) Season 2, Episode 5 - Performer: "Oh, My Babe" Performer: "Oh, My Babe" See fewer	1
Parenthood (2014) (TV Series) - Performer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Performer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Performer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer A Potpourri of Freaks (Oct 16, 2014) Season 6, Episode 4 - Performer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited), Writer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) Performer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited), Writer: "It's A Mighty World" (uncredited) See fewer The Offer (Mar 20, 2014) Season 5, Episode 18 - Performer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited), Writer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) Performer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited), Writer: "Hit Or Miss " (uncredited) See fewer	2
The Leftovers (2014) (TV Series) - Performer: "All My Trials" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "All My Trials" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Cairo (Aug 17, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Performer: "All My Trials" (uncredited) Performer: "All My Trials" (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2013) (TV Series) - Writer: "Hit Or Miss" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) Writer: "Hit Or Miss" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #21.143 (May 9, 2013) Season 21, Episode 143 - Writer: "Hit Or Miss" (uncredited) Writer: "Hit Or Miss" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Pan Am (2011) (TV Series) - Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Pilot (Sep 25, 2011) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" (uncredited) Performer: "Go Down Sunshine" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Independent Lens (2006) (TV Series) - Arranger: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006), Performer: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006), Writer: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006) Arranger: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006), Performer: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006), Writer: "O Freedom" (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power (Feb 7, 2006) Season 7, Episode 13 - Arranger: "O Freedom", Performer: "O Freedom", Writer: "O Freedom" Arranger: "O Freedom", Performer: "O Freedom", Writer: "O Freedom" See fewer	1
American Masters (2005) (TV Series) - Performer: "Muleskinner Blues", "No More Auction Block For Me" (1 episode, 2005), Performer: "The Waterboy" (1 episode, 2005), Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005), Writer: "The Waterboy" (1 episode, 2005) Performer: "Muleskinner Blues", "No More Auction Block For Me" (1 episode, 2005), Performer: "The Waterboy" (1 episode, 2005), Special Thanks (1 episode, 2005), Writer: "The Waterboy" (1 episode, 2005) See fewer No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (Sep 27, 2005) Season 19, Episode 7 - Performer: "Muleskinner Blues", "No More Auction Block For Me", Performer: "The Waterboy", Special Thanks, Writer: "The Waterboy" Performer: "Muleskinner Blues", "No More Auction Block For Me", Performer: "The Waterboy", Special Thanks, Writer: "The Waterboy" See fewer	1
Songs an einem Sommerabend (1993) (TV Series) - Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "If I Had A Hammer" (1 episode, 1993) Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "If I Had A Hammer" (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.7 (1993) Season 1, Episode 7 - Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "If I Had A Hammer" Performer: "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "If I Had A Hammer" See fewer	1
The Fire Next Time (1993) (TV Mini-series) - Actress (2 episodes, 1993) Actress (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Apr 20, 1993) Season 1, Episode 2 - Actress Actress See fewer Episode #1.1 (Apr 18, 1993) Season 1, Episode 1 - Actress Actress See fewer	2
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) (TV Movie) - Big Laura Big Laura See fewer
The Johnny Cash Show (1969) (TV Series) - Performer: "Shame And Scandal On The Family" (1 episode, 1969) Performer: "Shame And Scandal On The Family" (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Charlie Callas, Roger Miller, Odetta (Aug 30, 1969) Season 1, Episode 12 - Performer: "Shame And Scandal On The Family" Performer: "Shame And Scandal On The Family" See fewer	1
Have Gun - Will Travel (1961) (TV Series) - Sarah Gibbs (1 episode, 1961) Sarah Gibbs (1 episode, 1961) See fewer The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs (Nov 4, 1961) Season 5, Episode 8 - Sarah Gibbs Sarah Gibbs See fewer	1
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1960) (TV Series) - Performer: "Another Man Done Gone", "Muleskinner Blues", "Pastures Of Plenty", "Nine Pound Hammer", "The Great Historical Bum", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1960) Performer: "Another Man Done Gone", "Muleskinner Blues", "Pastures Of Plenty", "Nine Pound Hammer", "The Great Historical Bum", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1960) See fewer Odetta (Mar 10, 1960) Season 4, Episode 24 - Performer: "Another Man Done Gone", "Muleskinner Blues", "Pastures Of Plenty", "Nine Pound Hammer", "The Great Historical Bum", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" (uncredited) Performer: "Another Man Done Gone", "Muleskinner Blues", "Pastures Of Plenty", "Nine Pound Hammer", "The Great Historical Bum", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" (uncredited) See fewer	1

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Self (56 titles)
Lead Belly: Life, Legend, Legacy (2021) Self Self See fewer
Street Journeys (2013) Self Self See fewer
Liam Clancy and Friends: Live at the Bitter End (2009) Self Self See fewer
Folk America (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Blowin' in the Wind (Feb 6, 2009) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode dated 25 January 2008 (Jan 25, 2008) Self Self See fewer
A Tribute to the Teachers of America (2007) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Legend of Liam Clancy (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
Blues Divas (2005) Self Self See fewer
Lightning in a Bottle (2004) Self Self See fewer
Get Up, Stand Up (2003) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee (2 episodes, 2003) Self - Interviewee (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer Say It Loud (Dec 9, 2003) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer We Shall Overcome (Nov 29, 2003) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (2001) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2001) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode dated 19 September 2001 (Sep 19, 2001) Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer
CNN World Beat (2000) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Odetta (2000) Self Self See fewer
21st Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards (2000) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Later... With Jools Holland (2000) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode #15.4 (May 6, 2000) Season 15, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) Self Self See fewer
Great Performances (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Peter, Paul and Mary: Lifelines (Mar 2, 1996) Season 24, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
America's Music Legacy: Folk (1994) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Songs an einem Sommerabend (1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.7 (1993) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers (1993) Self Self See fewer
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993) Self Self See fewer
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1989) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Odetta in Concert (1988) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Chords of Fame (1984) Self Self See fewer
Ossie and Ruby! (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode dated 9 May 1981 (May 9, 1981) Self Self See fewer
90 Minutes Live (1977) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1977) Self (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Episode dated 18 November 1977 (Nov 18, 1977) Self Self See fewer
Iltatähti (1976) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1976) Self (1 episode, 1976) See fewer Episode dated 22 August 1976 (Aug 22, 1976) Self Self See fewer
The Mike Douglas Show (1969–1971) (TV Series) - Self - Vocalist (4 episodes, 1969) Self - Vocalist (4 episodes, 1969) See fewer Episode #11.80 (Dec 17, 1971) Season 11, Episode 80 - Self - Vocalist Self - Vocalist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Boboquivari (1971) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1971) Self (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Odetta (Sep 1, 1971) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
What's My Line? (1971) (TV Series) - Self - Mystery Guest (1 episode, 1971) Self - Mystery Guest (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Odetta (Jul 25, 1971) Self - Mystery Guest Self - Mystery Guest See fewer
The Virginia Graham Show (1971) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1971) Self (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Episode dated 13 April 1971 (Apr 13, 1971) Self Self See fewer
The David Frost Show (1970–1971) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1970) Self (2 episodes, 1970) See fewer Episode #3.87 (Jan 29, 1971) Season 3, Episode 87 - Self Self See fewer Episode #2.90 (Jan 2, 1970) Season 2, Episode 90 - Self Self See fewer
Sesame Street (1970) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1970) Self (1 episode, 1970) See fewer A visit from Odetta (Apr 21, 1970) Season 1, Episode 117 - Self Self See fewer
Betty Hughes and Friends (1970) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1970) Self (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Odetta (Mar 27, 1970) Season 1, Episode 135 - Self Self See fewer
Today (1967–1970) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1967) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1967) See fewer Episode dated 2 February 1970 (Feb 2, 1970) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 21 December 1967 (Dec 21, 1967) Self Self See fewer
The Dennis Wholey Show (1970) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1970) Self (1 episode, 1970) See fewer Episode #1.108 (Jan 15, 1970) Season 1, Episode 108 - Self Self See fewer
Della (1969) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1969) Self (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Episode #1.118 (Nov 19, 1969) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self Self See fewer
The Joey Bishop Show (1969) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1969) Self (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Episode #4.52 (Nov 11, 1969) Season 4, Episode 52 - Self Self See fewer
The Johnny Cash Show (1969) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1969) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Charlie Callas, Roger Miller, Odetta (Aug 30, 1969) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
The Merv Griffin Show (1966–1969) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1966) Self (2 episodes, 1966) See fewer Guest host: Dennis Wholey; guests: Selma Diamond, Slappy White, Odetta, Morris Woodruff, Rev. Bob Harrington, Brooklyn Bridge (Jan 7, 1969) Season 6, Episode 92 - Self Self See fewer Jerry Lewis, Odetta, Sandler & Young, Brother Theodore (Jul 11, 1966) Season 3, Episode 219 - Self Self See fewer
Blues med Odetta - et møde med en amerikansk folkesangerinde (1968) (TV Movie) - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
Give Me Your Hand (1968) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
A Night at Ford's Theater (1968) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Festival (1967) Self Self See fewer
The Clay Cole Show (1966) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1966) Self (2 episodes, 1966) See fewer Episode #7.15 (Dec 24, 1966) Season 7, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer Episode #7.7 (Oct 29, 1966) Season 7, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1966) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1966) Self (1 episode, 1966) See fewer Episode #4.275 (Sep 2, 1966) Season 4, Episode 275 - Self Self See fewer
13 Stars for Channel 13 (1966) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1966) Self (1 episode, 1966) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Apr 25, 1966) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
ABC's Nightlife (1965) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1965) Self (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Episode #1.6 (Mar 8, 1965) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
The March (1964) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Tempo (1964) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1964) Self (1 episode, 1964) See fewer Episode dated 19 July 1964 (Jul 19, 1964) Self Self See fewer
Mörk sång: Odetta - från slaveri till frihet (1963) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The March in Washington (1963) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Omkring et flygel (1961) (TV Series) - Self - Singer / Self (1 episode, 1961) Self - Singer / Self (1 episode, 1961) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Dec 22, 1961) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Singer / Self Self - Singer / Self See fewer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1960) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1960) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1960) See fewer Episode #14.12 (Dec 25, 1960) Season 14, Episode 12 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1960) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1960) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1960) See fewer Odetta (Mar 10, 1960) Season 4, Episode 24 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
The Revlon Revue (1959) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1959) Self (1 episode, 1959) See fewer Tonight with Belafonte (Dec 10, 1959) Self Self See fewer
Lamp Unto My Feet (1958–1959) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (2 episodes, 1958) Self - Singer (2 episodes, 1958) See fewer Out of Faith (Nov 15, 1959) Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer Odetta Sings (Apr 27, 1958) Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (11 titles)
Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (2 episodes, 2020) Self (archive footage) (2 episodes, 2020) See fewer Crossroads (Nov 22, 2020) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Freedom Songs (Nov 14, 2020) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Country Music (2019) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2019) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 - 1972) (Sep 23, 2019) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Classic Albums (2017) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2017) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Carly Simon: No Secrets (May 5, 2017) Season 14, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Democracy Now! (2016) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2016) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Episode dated 19 February 2016 (Feb 19, 2016) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The March (2013) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2012) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Sing Your Song (2011) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
American Masters (2005) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (Sep 27, 2005) Season 19, Episode 7 - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
March on Washington: Commemoration of Martin Luther King's '63 March (1983) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer