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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

Feb 24, 1999 · 1h 30m
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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.

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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)
Directed by St. Clair Bourne

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen, PBS Digital Studios
Country
US

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