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.
Released: Jan 01, 1998
Runtime: 58 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown, Oscar Peterson, Jr., Sterling Stuckey
Crew: Lou Potter (Writer), Bill Toles (Original Music Composer), Ross Keith (Director of Photography), Rachel Hermer (Director), Jinx Godfrey (Editor)