I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson(1990)

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.

I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson (1990) is a documentary film directed by Kurt Tetzlaff, released on February 16, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Paul Robeson Jr., Pete Seeger and Paul Robeson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.