Newton story times at the time of the black panther party, civil rights for black americans was a. Huey p newton revolutionary suicide 01 penguin classics. Adaptation of stage play with roger guenveur smith portraying cofounder of the black panthers huey p. Cameras and remote video facilities provided by bvr, ltd. The movie was created, written and performed, as a solo performance. Newton developed the black panther party based on his 10point program for social reform. Da 5 bloods is an upcoming epic war drama film directed by spike lee. In one incident, bobby seale reports that he was stopped by a group of twentyfive young black males ranging from eight to twelve years old. Four african american vietnam veterans return to vietnam. See more ideas about bobby seale, black panther party and african american history.
Newton story is the film adaptation of roger guenveur smiths obie awardwinning, offbroadway solo performance of the same name. The entire film is on youtube, if you havent already seen it although its also on dvd. Newtons life and time as a person, a citizen and an activist. Director spike lee and roger guenveur smith collaborate for the 7th time to bring newtons thoughts, philosophies, history and flavour to life.
Newtons life ended with his murder and his crack addiction, it would take severe conditions such as prison and poverty to vilify such an intelligent and heroic mind. Smith sits in a chair on a stage and tells about the past, mostly dealing with huey p. Newton story is the story of black panther founder huey p. Newton, american political activist, cofounder with bobby seale of the black panther party originally called black panther party for selfdefense, an african american revolutionary group that reached the height of its popularity in the late 1960s. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. Newton, charismatic cofounder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story of his life and times in this oneman show. Newton story was commissioned by mame hunt of the magic theater, where it debuted in the fall of 1995, in a coproduction with the oakland ensemble theaters zarita. Newton foundation shot on location at the angel orensanz foundation, n. Mario van peebless panther and popular memories of the black. Newton story is the most enlightening work i have ever seen on the era. Van peebles directed panther in order to tell a story about the black.
Newton story with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Huey s genius is that he took up where brother malcolm left off when he was assassinated. Never before did i even come close to understanding the dynamics of the conflict or the leader of the black panthers. Newton story was commissioned by mame hunt of the magic theater, where it debuted in the fall of 1995, in a coproduction with the. The historiography of the black panther party core. Shot before a live audience, spike lee uses his signature mixture of film and archival footage, to capture newtons inner mind. Newton, charismatic cofounder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story. Newton story roger guenveur smith spike lee steven adams 2001 a radical roger guenveur smith from oakland, calif. Newton has 19 books on goodreads with 20832 ratings. Newtons life and time as a person, a citizen and an.
Newton story, a oneman play, was performed amazingly well on stage by roger guenveur smith. Every american must see this to begin to understand one of the most major problems this country has. Newton story is an autobiographical movie directed by spike lee. Director spike lee and roger guenveur smith collaborate for the 7th time to bring newton s thoughts, philosophies, history and flavour to life in a huey p. From an idea in 1989 to a stage play in 1996 to a film in 2002, a huey p. Newton story roger guenveur smith delivers a provocative bio sketch in a huey p. A companion website to the feature film on the founder of the black panther party a huey p. Newton story is the film adaptation of smiths obie awardwinning, offbroadway solo performance of the same name. Newton story is a 2001 american film adaptation directed by spike lee. Newton s thoughts, like his action is clear and precise, cutting always to the very heart of the matter. Newton story 2001 is an american film adaptation directed by spike lee. His parents named him after huey long, former governor of louisiana. Given current interest in the late leader and his black panther party legacy, smith could.
It stars delroy lindo, clarke peters, isiah whitlock jr. Newton story times at the time of the black panther party, civil rights for black americans was a corner that had just been turned. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of a huey p. In 2001, the play was later made into a madefortv film directed by spike lee. Newtons most popular book is revolutionary suicide.
It was filmed before a live audience and spike lee directs the film with his signature mix of film and archival footage. Newton story had its world premiere on the black starz premium cable network on june 18, 2001. Ezekiel phillips acts and directs the film with his signature mix of film. Nov 16, 2017 huey p newton revolutionary suicide 03 dedication and introduction duration. With roger guenveur smith, rahum brown, georgina ransley, marlon brando. Newton was born in monroe, louisiana, in 1942 during world war ii, the youngest child of armelia johnson and walter newton, a sharecropper and baptist lay preacher. Newton, charismatic cofounder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story of his life and. Newton story has been a labour of love and patience for roger guenveur smith. Newton, the late cofounder of the black panther party. The movie was created, written and performed, as a solo performance, by roger guenveur smith at the joseph papp public theater. Van peebles explained why he wasnt willing to compromise the films message to.