A Huey P. Newton Story (TV 2001)

Director:

Spike Lee

Writer:

Roger Guenveur Smith (play)

Stars:

Roger Guenveur Smith, Georgina Keajra, Marlon Brando

3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Roger Guenveur Smith	...	Huey P. Newton
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Georgina Keajra	...	Mod Chic

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

african american | based on play | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 June 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Huey P. Newton: I istoria enos mavrou panthira

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Luna Ray Films, Lyrical Knockout Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Firing Line (1966)

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Soundtracks

"Juicy"
Written by The Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs, Jean Oliver and James Mtume
Performed by Roger Guenveur Smith

User Reviews

Never have my eyes been so opened

The most enlightening work I have ever seen on the era. I now have insight into the revolution. Never before did I even come close to understanding the dynamics of the conflict or the leader of the Black Panthers. Every american must see this to begin to understand one of the most major problems this country has. I could not peel my eyes from the screen. Unbelievable performance by Roger Smith. Spike Lee has a knack for finding these incredibly draining performances and bringing them to you in a way that makes you run the gamet of emotion as well. This as well as FREAK! by John Leguizamo, both present two VERY different performances with VERY different meanings, both pull you through a full gauntlet of emotion. Incredible works.

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