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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015): Ratings & Box Office

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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is a 2015 documentary directed by Stanley Nelson. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $584,109 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$584.1K
Metascore
79
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Stanley Nelson
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution About?

The premise of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution without spoilers.

During the 1960s, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense emerged as a powerful force advocating for civil rights and Black empowerment. This documentary explores the rise of the movement, examining its core beliefs, community programs, and confrontations with law enforcement. Through archival footage and interviews, filmmaker Stanley Nelson reveals how the Black Panthers challenged the status quo and profoundly influenced the fight for racial equality in America.

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Themes & Keywords

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The Director of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

Directed by Stanley Nelson.

From the director

More from Stanley Nelson

More films directed by Stanley Nelson, best-rated first: Attica, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple and Sound of the Police.

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Ratings

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Box Office

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution grossed $584,109 worldwide. $516,893 came from the US and Canada and $67,216 (12%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$584.1K

US & Canada
$516.9K
International
$67.2K
US & Canada 88% Rest of the world 12%
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.

Official Theatrical Trailer - THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “הפנתרים השחורים: חלוצי המהפכה” and “Os Panteras Negras: Vanguarda da Revolução”.

Also known as
  • הפנתרים השחורים: חלוצי המהפכה
  • Os Panteras Negras: Vanguarda da Revolução
  • 黑豹党:革命先锋
  • 더 블랙 팬더스: 뱅가드 오브 더 레볼루션

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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution?

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution released?

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was released on September 2, 2015.

Who directed The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution?

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was directed by Stanley Nelson.

More films by Stanley Nelson

How much did The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution make at the box office?

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution grossed $584,109 worldwide ($516,893 domestic, $67,216 international).

How is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution rated?

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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