A documentary profile of Paul Robeson, the American singer, actor, and civil rights activist whose career was derailed by Cold War anti-communist hysteria. It features historic civil rights footage, clips of his speeches and performances, and interviews with his son and artists like Harry Belafonte and Pete Seeger.
- Directors
- Kurt Tetzlaff
- Cast
- Paul Robeson Jr., Pete Seeger, Paul Robeson
- Country
- East Germany, Germany
- Genre
- Documentary
- Release date
- 1990-02-16
- Studios
- Chronos Media, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
This biographical documentary examines the life of Paul Robeson (1898–1976), the American singer, actor, and civil rights activist whose career was cut short at its peak by Cold War anti-communist hysteria. It incorporates historic footage of the U.S. civil rights movement, excerpts from Robeson's speeches and performances, and material from his visits to East Germany and the Soviet Union. Interviews with his son, Paul Robeson Jr., and musicians and activists Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger, and Earl Robinson provide personal insights. Co-produced by the GDR's DEFA Studio for Documentary Film and West Berlin's Chronos, with scenes shot in the U.S.
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