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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand is a two-hour documentary film released in 1999 that explores the life and career of Paul Robeson, the controversial African-American athlete-actor-singer-activist. It was directed by St. Clair Bourne for the PBS series American Masters. Running for 117 minutes, the documentary features extensive footage taken from numerous interviews with both those close to Robeson, including his son, Paul Robeson Jr., some celebrities, and several scholars on African-American film and Robeson himself. Additionally, it includes footage from interviews with Robeson, along with pieces from his movies and his musical recordings. It is a very detailed documentary, covering Robeson’s life from his birth until his death.
Original Release
02/24/1999
US Release
02/24/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Harry Belafonte | Self |
| Tony Benn | Self |
| Stephen Bourne | Self |
| Ossie Davis | Self / Narrator |
| Ruby Dee | Self |
| Martin Duberman | Self |
| Uta Hagen | Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' |
| Lena Horne | Self |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | Eslanda Robeson |
| Gordon Parks | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Harry Belafonte | Self |
| Tony Benn | Self |
| Stephen Bourne | Self |
| Ossie Davis | Self / Narrator |
| Ruby Dee | Self |
| Martin Duberman | Self |
| Uta Hagen | Self / Desdemona in 'Othello' |
| Lena Horne | Self |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | Eslanda Robeson |
| Gordon Parks | Self |
| Paul Robeson Jr. | Self |
| Paul Robeson | Self |
| Pete Seeger | Self |
| Clyde Taylor | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Susan Lacy | Executive Producer |
| David Menair | Executive Producer |
| Nancy Oey | Producer |
| Joaquín Maceo Rosa | Producer |
| Chiz Schultz | Producer |
