Paul Robeson 1898-1976
- Synopsis
- Television documentary on the life and work of Paul Robeson, narrated by Brewster Mason. The programme focuses on civil rights and racial issues. Earle Hyman talks about the atmosphere in New York when he kissed Desdemona; Ossie Davis talks about his Othello; Alfie Bass speaks of compering a relayed concert when Robeson was not allowed to leave the United States and Andrew Faulds MP recalls seeing Robeson’s Othello in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Series
- Lively Arts
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 26 Nov 1978 at 20:10 (Channel: BBC2)
- Duration
- 60 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Andrew Faulds; Brewster Mason; Dai Francis; Earl Robinson; Earle Hyman; Elizabeth Welch; Flora Robson; Herbert Marshall; Ossie Davis; Paul, Jnr Robeson; Peggy Ashcroft
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Othello
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- civil rights; race relations; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors; Robeson, Paul (1898-1976)
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Paul Robeson 1898-1976". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37317 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)