Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

Documentary · 1999

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color. He led a life in the vanguard of many movements, achieved international acclaim for his music and suffered tremendous personal sacrifice. His story is one of the great dramas of the 20th century, spanning an international canvas of social upheaval and ideological controversy.

Starring

Paul Robeson, Henry Adebonojo, Gershon Hinkson, Harry Belafonte, Susan Lacy, Tony Benn, Chiz Schultz, Stephen Bourne, St. Clair Bourne, Ossie Davis

Director

St. Clair Bourne

Producer

Chiz Schultz