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 Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)

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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

Prepare for a ride!

Roger G. Smith and Spike Lee again brilliantly collaborate for this one man show that brings to life the charismatic Huey P. Newton and gives a unique glimpse into this complex individual. Smith gives a high energy, high impact performance with his mannerisms and speech to pull the viewer into the mind of Newton, whom Smith eerily resembles.

This role is certainly a breakout. Smith captures the audience and never lets go, inviting his audience to participate in sing-a-longs and prompting response with successions of "huh?".

One wonders where Smith has been hiding his talent. I for one hope to see more performances from the spotlight from Smith.