I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
Synopsis
Biographical notes on the American singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976). At the height of his fame and skill, Robeson’s career was cut short by Cold War anti-communist hysteria. This documentary includes historic footage of the US civil rights movement; clips of Robeson’s speeches, performances and visits to East Germany (GDR) and the Soviet Union; and interviews with his son, Paul Robeson Jr., and the musicians and activists Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger and Earl Robinson. Co-produced by the GDR’s DEFA Studio for Documentary Film and the West Berlin production company Chronos, with scenes shot in the U.S.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Niebelschütz, Kurt Tetzlaff
- Original Title
- I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Chronos Media, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Tetzlaff
Joachim Niebelschütz, Kurt Tetzlaff
Monika Schäfer
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Tetzlaff
Director
Joachim Niebelschütz
Writer
Monika Schäfer
Editor
Kurt Tetzlaff
Writer
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What is I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson about?
Biographical notes on the American singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976). At the height of his fame and skill, Robeson’s career was cut short by Cold War anti-communist hysteria. This documentary includes historic footage of the US civil rights movement; clips of Robeson’s speeches, performances and visits to East Germany (GDR) and the Soviet Union; and interviews with his son, Paul Robeson Jr., and the musicians and activists Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger and Earl Robinson. Co-produced by the GDR’s DEFA Studio for Documentary Film and the West Berlin production company Chronos, with scenes shot in the U.S.
Who directed I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson was directed by Kurt Tetzlaff.
Who stars in I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
The principal cast of I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson includes Paul Robeson Jr., Pete Seeger, Paul Robeson.
When was I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson released and how long is it?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.