Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

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.

Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

as Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

as Self

Tony Benn

Tony Benn

as Self

Stephen Bourne

Stephen Bourne

as Self

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

as Self

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Self

Martin Duberman

Martin Duberman

as Self

Uta Hagen

Uta Hagen

as Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' (voice)

Lena Horne

Lena Horne

as Self

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

as Eslanda Robeson (voice)

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