Paul Robeson: Here I Stand (1999)
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color. He led a life in the vanguard of many movements, achieved international acclaim for his music and suffered tremendous personal sacrifice. His story is one of the great dramas of the 20th century, spanning an international canvas of social upheaval and ideological controversy.
Director: St. Clair Bourne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 24, 1999
Cast
- Paul Robeson - Self
- Harry Belafonte - Self
- Tony Benn - Self
- Stephen Bourne - Self
- Ossie Davis - Self
- Ruby Dee - Self
- Martin Duberman - Self
- Uta Hagen - Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' (voice)
- Lena Horne - Self
- S. Epatha Merkerson - Eslanda Robeson (voice)
Music: Bill Toles
Editing: Will Lashley
Production: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen, PBS Digital Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand about?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color. He led a life in the vanguard of many movements, achieved international acclaim for his music and suffered tremendous personal sacrifice. His story is one of the great dramas of the 20th century, spanning an international canvas of social upheaval and ideological controversy.
- Who directed Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand was directed by St. Clair Bourne.
- Who stars in Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand stars Paul Robeson, Harry Belafonte, Tony Benn, Stephen Bourne, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee.
- How long is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paul Robeson: Here I Stand produced?
- Paul Robeson: Here I Stand was produced in United States of America.