Paul Robeson : 20th century renaissance man, entertainer & activist / by Rex Barnett.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Rodney, Lester, 1911-2009, interviewee.

Barnett, Rex, director, producer.

Series:

Black studies in video.

Black studies in video

Black American Experience

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976.

Robeson, Paul.

African American entertainers.

African Americans--Civil rights.

African Americans.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 streaming video file (59 min.) : sound, color.

polychrome

Place of Publication:

Venice, CA : TMW Media Group, 1994.

Language Note:

This edition in English.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

video file

Summary:

Paul Robeson was a celebrated African-American Actor, Athlete, Singer, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist. Robeson's many achievements are chronicled in this program, ranging from playing with the NFL to graduating from Columbia Law School, performing on Broadway and in Hollywood films to founding the American Crusade against Lynching as well as Council on African Affairs. Robeson was one of the most talented performers of his time and a dedicated humanitarian who ultimately sacrificed fame and fortune for what he believed in. His association with Leftist Politics during the era of the Cold War, and frequent denouncing of American political parties led to his eventual blacklisting with other prominent writers and artists during the McCarthy Era. His talents in all areas are remarkable, and his dedication to attaining a peaceful coexistence between all the people of the world is truly admirable.

Notes:

Title from title frames (Black studies in video, viewed March 28, 2014).

Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2013. (Black studies in video). Available via World Wide Web.

OCLC:

881547750

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.