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Black Panthers

"Black is beautiful! We want to free Huey Newton!"

December 1, 1968 0h 28m 7.1/10 (92 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Black Panthers is a documentary film. directed by Agnès Varda. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and Bobby Seale

Synopsis

A film shot during the summer of 1968 in Oakland, California around the meetings organised by the Black Panthers Party to free Huey Newton, one of their leaders, and to turn his trial into a political debate. They tried and succeeded in catching America’s attention.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 0h 28m 28 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (92 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Ciné-Tamaris

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Panthers about?

A film shot during the summer of 1968 in Oakland, California around the meetings organised by the Black Panthers Party to free Huey Newton, one of their leaders, and to turn his trial into a politi...

Who directed Black Panthers?

Black Panthers was directed by Agnès Varda.

How long is Black Panthers?

Black Panthers has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).

When was Black Panthers released?

Black Panthers was released on December 1, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Panthers?

The main cast of Black Panthers includes Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale, Kwame Ture, Ron Dellums.