American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2023
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Run Time: 40 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: None

Film Overview

In one of the “trials of the century” that still reverberates today, Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton faced the death penalty for killing a white policeman in a late-night car stop in 1967 Oakland.

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Andrew Abrahams
Herb Ferrette

Produced By

Lise Pearlman, Andrew Abrahams