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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

Jan 01, 1998 · 58m

Director

Rachel Hermer

Overview

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.

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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…

When was Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am released?

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was released on January 1, 1998.

How long is Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am runs 58 minutes.

Who directed Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was directed by Rachel Hermer.

Who is in the cast of Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?

The cast of Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am includes Paul Robeson (Himself (archive footage)), Pam Grier (Narrator (voice)), Martin Duberman (Himself), Lloyd Brown (Himself) and Oscar Peterson, Jr. (Himself).

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