Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

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.

Directed by Rachel Hermer

Top cast

Paul Robeson

Himself (archive footage)

Pam Grier

Narrator (voice)

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Martin Duberman

Himself

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Lloyd Brown

Himself

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Oscar Peterson, Jr.

Himself

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Sterling Stuckey

Himself

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Jefferey C. Stewart

Himself

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