A Huey P. Newton Story
“He Defied and Defined Generations”
Synopsis
The story of how the radical Huey P. Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.
Top Cast
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Roger Guenveur Smith
Huey P. Newton
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jim Brown
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Angela Davis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eldridge Cleaver
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kathleen Cleaver
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Huey P. Long
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Pryor
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bobby Seale
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bessie Smith
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Orson Welles
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Guenveur Smith
- Original Score
- Marc Anthony Thompson
- Original Title
- A Huey P. Newton Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Luna Ray Films, Lyrical Knockout Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Roger Guenveur Smith
Marc Anthony Thompson
Ellen Kuras
Barry Alexander Brown
Steven Adams, Bob L. Johnson, Marc Henry Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Marc Anthony Thompson
Original Music Composer
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Roger Guenveur Smith
Writer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Toni-Leslie James
Costume Design
Steven Adams
Producer
Bob L. Johnson
Producer
Marc Henry Johnson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Huey P. Newton Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Huey P. Newton Story about?
The story of how the radical Huey P. Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.
Who directed A Huey P. Newton Story?
A Huey P. Newton Story was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in A Huey P. Newton Story?
The principal cast of A Huey P. Newton Story includes Roger Guenveur Smith, Marlon Brando, H. Rap Brown, Jim Brown, Angela Davis.
When was A Huey P. Newton Story released and how long is it?
A Huey P. Newton Story was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Huey P. Newton Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Huey P. Newton Story was composed by Marc Anthony Thompson.