
Black Panthers
Black is beautiful! We want to free Huey Newton!
Directed by Agnès Varda
Produced by Ciné-Tamaris
A documentary capturing the Black Panthers' grassroots organizing and activism in 1968, centered on their campaign to free Huey Newton and assert Black political power.
A film shot during the summer of 1968 in Oakland, California around the meetings organised by the Black Panthers Party to free Huey Newton, one of their leaders, and to turn his trial into a political debate. They tried and succeeded in catching America’s attention.
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Does Black Panthers end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Black Panthers scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Black Panthers violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Black Panthers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Panthers sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Black Panthers
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Panthers
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Panthers, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Panthers, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Panthers, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































