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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
8.0 / 10• 1999• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Paul Robeson
Self
Lead
Harry Belafonte
Self
Tony Benn
Self
SB
Stephen Bourne
Self
Ossie Davis
Self
Ruby Dee
Self
MD
Martin Duberman
Self
Uta Hagen
Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. St. Clair Bourne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Paul Robeson: Here I Stand is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
