Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist

January. 01,1994

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

History Documentary

Keywords：

Singer Poet Communism

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled in this program, ranging from playing with the NFL to graduating from Columbia Law School, performing on Broadway and in Hollywood films to founding the American Crusade against Lynching as well as Council on African Affairs. Robeson was one of the most talented performers of his time and a dedicated humanitarian who ultimately sacrificed fame and fortune for what he believed in. His association with Leftist Politics during the era of the Cold War, and frequent denouncing of American political parties led to his eventual blacklisting with other prominent writers and artists during the McCarthy Era. His talents in all areas are remarkable, and his dedication to attaining a peaceful coexistence between all the people of the world is truly admirable.

Paul Robeson as Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

Linkshoch

1994/01/01

Wonderful Movie

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BelSports

1994/01/02

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Donald Seymour

1994/01/03

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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Mathilde the Guild

1994/01/04

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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