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

Content: 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.

Countries:

East Germany,

Germany

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

86 minutes

Year:

1990

Directors:

Kurt Tetzlaff

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Production companies:

Chronos Media,

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

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