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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand

1999·Movie
1h 30min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand presents the life and achievements of an extraordinary man. Athlete, singer, and scholar, Robeson was also a charismatic champion of the rights of the poor working man, the disfranchised and people of color. He led a life in the vanguard of many movements, achieved international acclaim for his music and suffered tremendous personal sacrifice. His story is one of the great dramas of the 20th century, spanning an international canvas of social upheaval and ideological controversy.
Biographical DocumentaryCivil RightsActivismAfrican-American HistoryPolitical Persecution20th CenturySingerAthleteSocial Justice

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Is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand?

1 h 30 min

Paul Robeson: Here I Stand runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Paul Robeson: Here I Stand in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.