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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand (1999)

1999-02-24 · 1h 30m · EN
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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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St. Clair BourneDirector

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Paul RobesonPaul RobesonSelfHarry BelafonteHarry BelafonteSelfTony BennTony BennSelfTony BennTony BennSelfStephen BourneStephen BourneSelfOssie DavisOssie DavisSelfRuby DeeRuby DeeSelfMartin DubermanMartin DubermanSelfUta HagenUta HagenSelf / Desdemona in 'Othello' (voice)Lena HorneLena HorneSelfS. Epatha MerkersonS. Epatha MerkersonEslanda Robeson (voice)Gordon ParksGordon ParksSelf

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What is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand about?

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.

How long is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand has a runtime of 90 minutes.