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

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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.

Director: Kurt Tetzlaff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Editing: Monika Schäfer
Production: Chronos Media, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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What is I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson about?
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.
Who directed I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson was directed by Kurt Tetzlaff.
Who stars in I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson stars Paul Robeson Jr., Pete Seeger, Paul Robeson.
How long is I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson is a Documentary film.
Where was I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson produced?
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson was produced in East Germany, Germany.