Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am(1998)
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.
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am (1998) is a documentary film directed by Rachel Hermer, released on January 1, 1998 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman and Lloyd Brown.
- Director:
- Rachel Hermer
- Writers:
- Lou Potter
- Cinematographer:
- Ross Keith
- Composer:
- Bill Toles
- Production:
- New Jersey Public Television, BBC Cymru Wales
- Status:
- Released
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Robeson
as Himself (archive footage)
Pam Grier
as Narrator (voice)
- Martin Duberman
Martin Duberman
as Himself
- Lloyd Brown
Lloyd Brown
as Himself
- Oscar Peterson, Jr.
Oscar Peterson, Jr.
as Himself
- Sterling Stuckey
Sterling Stuckey
as Himself
- Jefferey C. Stewart
Jefferey C. Stewart
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Hermer, written by Lou Potter.
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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am?
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The main cast of Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am (1998) includes Paul Robeson, Pam Grier, Martin Duberman, Lloyd Brown and Oscar Peterson, Jr.. The film was directed by Rachel Hermer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am released?
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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am was released on January 1, 1998 and runs for 58m.