Black Panthers (1968): Cast & Plot
Black Panthers is a 1968 documentary directed by Agnès Varda, starring Kwame Ture, Kathleen Cleaver and H. Rap Brown. It runs 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 28 min
- Director
- Agnès Varda
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ciné-Tamaris
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Panthers About?
The premise of Black Panthers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Boldly celebrating Black pride, the documentary captures the summer of 1968 in Oakland, California, as the Black Panther Party organized rallies demanding the release of leader Huey Newton and transforming his trial into a national political debate. The film records how their efforts captured America’s attention.
Black Panthers Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- black panthers
- jail interview
- demonstration
- police brutality
- politics
- protest
- racism
- reference to huey newton
- reference to huey p. newton
- oakland
- oakland california
- black panther party
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- reference to bobby seale
- reference to bobby hutton
- reference to malcolm x
- marxism
- police
- mao's little red book
- police officer
- year 1968
- african american
- voice over narration
- political rally
- reference to martin luther king jr.
- reference to eldridge cleaver
- reference to mao zedong
- reference to the vietnam war
- dancing
- interview
- two word title
- color in title
- title directed by female
- title spoken by character
Black Panthers Cast
Kwame Ture leads the cast, with Kathleen Cleaver and H. Rap Brown. Directed by Agnès Varda; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Agnès Varda
- Kwame Ture as themselves
- Kathleen Cleaver as themselves
- H. Rap Brown as themselves
- Eldridge Cleaver as themselves
Also Starring in Black Panthers
· 5 more- Bobby Seale Themselves
- Huey P. Newton Themselves
- James Forman Themselves
- Ron Dellums Themselves
- Bill Brent Themselves
More from Agnès Varda
More films directed by Agnès Varda, best-rated first: Cléo from 5 to 7, The Beaches of Agnès, Cinévardaphoto and The World of Jacques Demy.
Black Panthers Plot Summary
What happens in Black Panthers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie begins with a powerful story told by a man to his son, recounting the ancient origins of their people. According to this tale, a meteorite filled with vibranium crash-landed in Africa long ago. This rare and valuable mineral sparked fierce disputes among five tribes who fought over its control. Eventually, a wise shaman communicated with the panther goddess Bast and ingested an enchanted herb, granting him extraordinary strength and the ability to become the first Black Panther. This shaman united the tribes under his leadership, founding the mighty nation of Wakanda. Over time, Wakanda flourished, developing advanced technology using vibranium, and chose to remain hidden from the rest of the world by creating an invisible force field that shielded them from outside view.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Panthers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Panthers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays T'Challa, the Black Panther, in the film?
Black Panthers Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Czarne pantery” and “Huey”.
- Also known as
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- Czarne pantery
- Huey
- Black Panthers - Black is Honest and Beautiful…
- Panteras Negras
- 블랙팬서
- 블랙 팬서
- 흑표
- Μαύροι Πάνθηρες
- 黑豹党
- Os Panteras Negras
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Movies Like Black Panthers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, Panther and A Huey P. Newton Story.
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution 2015 -
Panther 1995 -
A Huey P. Newton Story 2001 -
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 2011 -
Black Woodstock 1969 -
Black Power: A British Story of Resistance 2021 -
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther 1970 -
American Revolution 2 1969 -
Is That Black Enough for You?!? 2022 -
The Murder of Fred Hampton 1971 -
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power 2022 -
Black August 2007
Black Panthers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black Panthers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Panthers?
Black Panthers runs 28 minutes.
When was Black Panthers released?
Black Panthers was released on December 1, 1968.
Who directed Black Panthers?
Black Panthers was directed by Agnès Varda.
More films by Agnès Varda Who is in the cast of Black Panthers?
Black Panthers stars Kwame Ture, Kathleen Cleaver and H. Rap Brown, among 9 credited actors.
Does Black Panthers have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Panthers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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