I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson (1990)

ALL 02/16/1990 (de) Documentary 86 Min
  • Release
    02/16/1990
  • Production
    Chronos Media, DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
  • Original language
    de
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

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.

  1. Kurt Tetzlaff

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Producer



Currently available to stream, watch for free, rent, and buy in the United States. You can makes it easy to find out where you can legally watch your favorite movies & TV shows online.

Watch Channel

Casts

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 3 , Crews : 5

Keyword

I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson (1990) 86 Min

ALL 02/16/1990 (de)
Documentary
  • Release 02/16/1990
  • Production
    Chronos Media, DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme
  • Original title I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
  • de
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Kurt Tetzlaff

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Monika Schäfer

    Editor

  4. Producer