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    Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

    58'

    1998-01-01

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    A famed athlete, linguist, scholar, lawyer, actor, singer and activist, Paul Robeson left behind an irreplaceable legacy in American life. Friends, artists and writers recount the efforts of this tireless champion of African-American rights, whose actions ironically made him a target of McCarthyism. This eye-opening profile of the American icon is designed for students in middle school, high school and college.

    DirectingRachel HermerWritingLou Potter

    Cast

    1

    Himself (archive footage)

    Paul Robeson

    3

    Narrator (voice)

    Pam Grier

    1

    Himself

    Martin Duberman

    1

    Himself

    Lloyd Brown

    1

    Himself

    Oscar Peterson, Jr.

    1

    Himself

    Sterling Stuckey

    1

    Himself

    Jefferey C. Stewart

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. New Jersey Public Television
      2. BBC Cymru Wales
    • Vote Count: 0
    • Popularity: 0.4488
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

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