I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
1990
86 min
Overview
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- East Germany
- Germany
Spoken Languages
- German de
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Cast
Paul Robeson Jr.
Pete Seeger
Paul Robeson
Crew
Kurt Tetzlaff
Director
Joachim Niebelschütz
Writer
Andreas Bergmann
Cinematography
Kurt Tetzlaff
Writer
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