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A Huey P. Newton Story
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A Huey P. Newton Story

2001-06-18 · 86 min · ★ 5.4

Documentary · Drama · Comedy

The story of how the radical Huey P. Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.

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Directors
Spike Lee
Production companies
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Luna Ray Films, Lyrical Knockout Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithHuey P. Newton
Marlon BrandoMarlon BrandoSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
H. Rap BrownH. Rap BrownSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jim BrownJim BrownSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Angela DavisAngela DavisSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eldridge CleaverEldridge CleaverSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kathleen CleaverKathleen CleaverSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Huey P. LongSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Malcolm XMalcolm XSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard PryorRichard PryorSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bobby SealeBobby SealeSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bessie SmithBessie SmithSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kwame TureKwame TureSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Orson WellesOrson WellesSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

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