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.

Cast

Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown, Oscar Peterson, Jr., Sterling Stuckey, Jefferey C. Stewart

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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 school and college.

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

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am"?

The cast includes Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown.