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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1998

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United States of America

Production

BBC Wales,New Jersey Public Television

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded