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A Huey P. Newton Story (2001): Cast & Ratings

A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) movie poster

A Huey P. Newton Story is a 2001 biographical documentary directed by Spike Lee, starring Marlon Brando, Roger Guenveur Smith and Jim Brown. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
78
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A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Spike Lee
Genres
Biography , Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Starz! Encore Entertainment
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is A Huey P. Newton Story About?

The premise of A Huey P. Newton Story without spoilers.

Amidst the social unrest of the 1960s, Huey P. Newton emerges as a powerful force, establishing the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Driven by a ten-point program addressing poverty, police brutality, and inequality, he inspires a movement of hope and resistance within marginalized communities. Newton’s leadership and activism reflect a commitment to Black empowerment and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on the fight for civil rights.

A Huey P. Newton Story Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • reference to j. edgar hoover
  • cointelpro
  • archive footage
  • african american history
  • black history
  • reference to richard pryor
  • reference to bobby seale
  • reference to huey long
  • reference to martin luther king jr.
  • reference to fred hampton
  • black radical
  • anti capitalist
+14 more
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • american history
  • monologue
  • black panthers
  • black power
  • poverty alleviation
  • political radical
  • political militant
  • black liberation
  • black panther party
  • african american
  • based on play
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

A Huey P. Newton Story Cast

Marlon Brando leads the cast, with Roger Guenveur Smith and Jim Brown. Directed by Spike Lee; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Huey P. Newton Story

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From the director

More from Spike Lee

More films directed by Spike Lee, best-rated first: David Byrne’s American Utopia, BlacKkKlansman, Do the Right Thing and Pass Over.

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Ratings

A Huey P. Newton Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Huey P. Newton Story 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Black Panthers, Panther and The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.

FAQ

A Huey P. Newton Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Huey P. Newton Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Huey P. Newton Story?

A Huey P. Newton Story runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was A Huey P. Newton Story released?

A Huey P. Newton Story was released on June 18, 2001.

Who directed A Huey P. Newton Story?

A Huey P. Newton Story was directed by Spike Lee.

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Who is in the cast of A Huey P. Newton Story?

A Huey P. Newton Story stars Marlon Brando, Roger Guenveur Smith and Jim Brown, among 10 credited actors.

How is A Huey P. Newton Story rated?

A Huey P. Newton Story has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does A Huey P. Newton Story have a post-credit scene?

Yes. A Huey P. Newton Story has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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