Call Mr Robeson

Paul Robeson is a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When he gets too radical and outspoken for the establishment's liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, is harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel. This rollercoaster journey through Robeson's remarkable life shows how his activism caused him to be disowned and forgotten, even by leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It features some famous songs and speeches, including a dramatic rendition of Ol' Man River, and a spectacularly defiant testimony to the Senate House Un-American Activities Committee.

• Duration: 75
• Written by: Tayo Aluko