Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
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.
Directed by St. Clair Bourne
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Cast
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Paul Robeson Self -
Harry Belafonte Self -
Tony Benn Self - Stephen Bourne Self
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Ossie Davis Self -
Ruby Dee Self - Martin Duberman Self
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Uta Hagen Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' (voice) -
Lena Horne Self -
S. Epatha Merkerson Eslanda Robeson (voice) -
Gordon Parks Self - Paul Robeson Jr. Self
Make it a double feature
3h 55m together
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
The Corporation
A close match in mood and era.
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