A famed athlete, linguist, scholar, lawyer, actor, singer and activist, Paul Robeson left behind an irreplaceable legacy in American life. Friends, artists and writers recount the efforts of this tireless champion of African-American rights, whose actions ironically made him a target of McCarthyism. This eye-opening profile of the American icon is designed for students in middle school, high school and college.
Top Cast
Paul Robeson as Himself (archive footage)
Pam Grier as Narrator (voice)
Martin Duberman as Himself
Lloyd Brown as Himself
Oscar Peterson, Jr. as Himself
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