Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

1898-04-08

Biography

Paul Robeson (April 9, 1898 - January 23, 1976) was an American concert bass-baritone, athlete, actor and political activist. Born in Princeton, New Jersey he was educated at Rutgers College and Columbia University Law School. After briefly practising as a lawyer he left the trade due to racism and instead pursued his acting and singing career.

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South Africa Uncensored

South Africa Uncensored

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Easy to Get

Easy to Get

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Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist

Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer & Activist

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Fred Baker - filmmaker

Fred Baker - filmmaker

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The Tallest Tree in Our Forest

The Tallest Tree in Our Forest

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Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2

Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2

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

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

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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

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Musical Comedy Tonight III

Musical Comedy Tonight III

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Britain on Film: Black Britain

Britain on Film: Black Britain

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Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am

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Song of the Rivers

Song of the Rivers

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The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes

The Great Concert of Nations, or The Breath of Cheyne-Stokes

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