Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am (1998)

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

1998

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Rachel Hermer

Cast

Jefferey C. Stewart as Himself

Lloyd Brown as Himself

Martin Duberman as Himself

Oscar Peterson, Jr. as Himself

Pam Grier as Narrator (voice)

Paul Robeson as Himself (archive footage)

Sterling Stuckey as Himself

Crew