Director Mario Van Peebles and his screenwriter father Melvin Van Peebles discuss a scene.

Judge (Kadeem Hardison) starts out in the Black Panther movement rather reluctantly, but soon becomes one of the most devoted members.

Courtney B. Vance and Marcus Chong in Panther (1995)

Black Panthers Little Bobby Hutton (Weseley Jonathan), Bobby Seale (Courtney B. Vance), Tyrone (Bokeem Woodbine), Huey Newton (Marcus Chong) and Cy (Tyrin Turner) enforce their constitutional right to bear arms.

Chris Rock and Bobby Brown in Panther (1995)

Kadeem Hardison and Jenifer Lewis in Panther (1995)

Founding members Bobby Seale (Courtney B. Vance) and Huey Newton (Marcus Chong) keep watch in front of Black Panther headquarters.