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

1998-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

58 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Rachel Hermer