Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Hermer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Potter
- Original Score
- Bill Toles
- Original Title
- Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- New Jersey Public Television, BBC Cymru Wales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Hermer
Lou Potter
Bill Toles
Ross Keith
Jinx Godfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Hermer
Director
Lou Potter
Writer
Bill Toles
Original Music Composer
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
Ross Keith
Director of Photography
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What is Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am about?
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.
Who directed Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was directed by Rachel Hermer.
Who stars in Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
The principal cast of Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am includes Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown, Oscar Peterson, Jr..
When was Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am released and how long is it?
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was composed by Bill Toles.