A cinematic adaptation of Melvin Van Peebles's novel, this historic drama portrays the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, tracing the organisation from its founding through its decline in a compressed time frame. It was the first narrative feature film to depict the Black Panther Party.
Starring:
- Kadeem Hardison
- Courtney B. Vance
- Marcus Chong
- Lahmard Tate
- Nefertiti
- Tyrin Turner
- Bokeem Woodbine
- Joe Don Baker
- Wesley Jonathan
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Anthony Griffith
- Chris Rock
- Mario Van Peebles
Directed By:
- Melvin Van Peebles
Written By:
- Melvin Van Peebles
