Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
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.
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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1998
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Production Companies
New Jersey Public Television, BBC Cymru Wales
Director
Rachel Hermer
Description
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.
