Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am (1998)
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.
Director: Rachel Hermer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Cast
- Paul Robeson - Himself (archive footage)
- Pam Grier - Narrator (voice)
- Martin Duberman - Himself
- Lloyd Brown - Himself
- Oscar Peterson, Jr. - Himself
- Sterling Stuckey - Himself
- Jefferey C. Stewart - Himself
Screenplay
Music: Bill Toles
Cinematography: Ross Keith
Editing: Jinx Godfrey
Production: New Jersey Public Television, BBC Cymru Wales
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rachel Hermer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am about?
- 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.
- Who directed Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was directed by Rachel Hermer.
- Who stars in Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am stars Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown, Oscar Peterson, Jr., Sterling Stuckey.
- How long is Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am produced?
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was produced in United States of America.