
Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution
Synopsis
Hear the inside story of Huey Newton and the Black Panthers with this documentary that examines their efforts to promote the rights of African Americans as well as the organization's violent tactics, including the killing of a police officer. The film features a rare jailhouse interview with Newton discussing the role of revolution and civil disobedience, plus footage of several Panthers' bullet-riddled homes following police raids.
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Huey P Newton: Prelude to Revolution | Official Trailer | California PicturesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-24
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January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2011
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February 28, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Evans
- Original Title
- Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Xenon Pictures, California Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Evans
Bob Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
John Evans
Director
Bob Curtis
Editor
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What is Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution about?
Hear the inside story of Huey Newton and the Black Panthers with this documentary that examines their efforts to promote the rights of African Americans as well as the organization's violent tactics, including the killing of a police officer. The film features a rare jailhouse interview with Newton discussing the role of revolution and civil disobedience, plus footage of several Panthers' bullet-riddled homes following police raids.
Who directed Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution?
Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution was directed by John Evans.
Who stars in Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution?
The principal cast of Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution includes Huey P. Newton, John Evans.
When was Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution released and how long is it?
Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 35m.


















