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The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation... See full summary » Director:Howard Alk |
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The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation... See full summary » Director:Howard Alk |
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Rennie Davis | ... |
Himself
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Fred Hampton | ... |
Himself
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Edward Hanrahan | ... |
Himself (Illinois State's Attorney)
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Don Matuson | ... |
Attorney in trial re-creation
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Bobby Rush | ... |
Himself
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Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life. Written by Harvard Film Archive / submitted by Max Schaefer <mms@pobox.com>
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