Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

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.

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Runtime

58 min

Genres

Documentary

Directed by

Rachel Hermer

Written by

Lou Potter

Language

English