Death of a Lion
“Death to Imperialism, Life to Freedom”
Synopsis
A former leader in the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity shares his story of found family, loss, and transcendence. Shot over the course of two months, this short documentary provides a glimpse into the dynamics of modern American revolutionary movements. Jeremias' film captures a very brief, but important period of transition for the Black Panther Party in the 2020s.
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Death of a Lion - A Short Documentary
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-11
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June 11, 2026
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Production Budget
$200
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Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Jeremias
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Jeremias
- Original Score
- FlacSzn, Kendrick Lamar
- Original Title
- Death of a Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $200
- Production Studios
- Ignatius Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Jeremias
Danny Jeremias
FlacSzn, Kendrick Lamar
Danny Jeremias
Danny Jeremias
Danny Jeremias
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Jeremias
Director
Danny Jeremias
Director of Photography
Danny Jeremias
Editor
Danny Jeremias
Producer
Danny Jeremias
Screenplay
FlacSzn
Original Music Composer
Kendrick Lamar
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Lion
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What is Death of a Lion about?
A former leader in the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity shares his story of found family, loss, and transcendence. Shot over the course of two months, this short documentary provides a glimpse into the dynamics of modern American revolutionary movements. Jeremias' film captures a very brief, but important period of transition for the Black Panther Party in the 2020s.
Who directed Death of a Lion?
Death of a Lion was directed by Danny Jeremias.
Who stars in Death of a Lion?
The principal cast of Death of a Lion includes Lu Villanueva, Danny Jeremias, Paul Birdsong, Comrade Nubian, Miss D, Mama Revolution.
When was Death of a Lion released and how long is it?
Death of a Lion was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Lion was composed by FlacSzn, Kendrick Lamar.