Film
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
1999 · 1h 30m · Documentary
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Overview
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.
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)
Gordon Parks
Self
Paul Robeson Jr.
Self
Pete Seeger
Self
Crew
- St. Clair BourneDirector
- Chiz SchultzProducer
- Susan LacyExecutive Producer
- David MenairExecutive Producer
- Will LashleyEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 24, 1999
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
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