Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand is a two-hour documentary film released in 1999 that explores the life and career of Paul Robeson, the controversial African-American athlete-actor-singer-activist. It was directed by St. Clair Bourne for the PBS series American Masters. Running for 117 minutes, the documentary features extensive footage taken from numerous interviews with both those close to Robeson, including his son, Paul Robeson Jr., some celebrities, and several scholars on African-American film and Robeson himself. Additionally, it includes footage from interviews with Robeson, along with pieces from his movies and his musical recordings. It is a very detailed documentary, covering Robeson’s life from his birth until his death.
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| Directed by | St. Clair Bourne |
| Produced by | Chris Schultz |
| Written by | Lou Potter |
| Starring | Paul Robeson Ossie Davis (Narrator) |
| Music by | Bill Toles |
| Edited by | Will Lashley |
| Distributed by | WinStar Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Ossie Davis (narrator)
- Paul Robeson
- Harry Belafonte
- Howard Fast
- Paul Robeson, Jr.
- Martin Duberman
- David Levering Lewis
- Uta Hagen
See also
Notes
ISBN 9781572525948
Resources
- Ehrlich, Scott. Paul Robeson. Los Angeles: Melrose Square, 1988. Print.
- Ellis, Jack C., and Betsy A. McLane. A New History of Documentary Film. New York: Continuum, 2005. Print.
- Hamilton, Virginia. Paul Robeson: The Life and Times of a Free Black Man. New York: HarperCollins, 1974. Print.
- "Ossie Davis- Awards." IMDb.com. International Movie Database. Web. 12 Feb. 2011.
- "Ossie Davis." IMBb.com. International Movie Database. Web. 12 Feb. 2011.
- "St. Claire Bourne- Awards." IMDb.com. International Movie Database. Web. 13 Feb. 2011.