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.

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Directed bySt. Clair Bourne
Produced byChris Schultz
Written byLou Potter
StarringPaul Robeson
Ossie Davis (Narrator)
Music byBill Toles
Edited byWill Lashley
Distributed byWinStar Home Entertainment
Release date
  • August 24, 1999 (1999-08-24)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast
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See also

Notes

    ISBN 9781572525948

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    • WorldCat
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