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Release Year1971
Runtime0h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorJohn Evans
WritersJohn Evans
TypeFeature Film
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Cast2 credited
Also Known AsHuey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution
About Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution
Hear the inside story of Huey Newton and the Black Panthers with this documentary that examines their efforts to promote the rights of African Americans as well as the organization's violent tactics, including the killing of a police officer. The film features a rare jailhouse interview with Newton discussing the role of revolution and civil disobedience, plus footage of several Panthers' bullet-riddled homes following police raids.
Directed by John Evans, Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution leans on a strong ensemble — Huey P. Newton, John Evans — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1971.
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