Documentary · United States of America · 1971 · 1h 28m

The Murder of Fred Hampton

Director

Cast

Fred Hampton as Self (archive footage) Edward Carmody as Self - State's Atty Police (archive footage) Rennie Davis as Self (archive footage) Edward Hanrahan as Self (Illinois State's Attorney) (archive footage) (as Edward V. Hanrahan) Don Matuson as Attorney in trial re-creation Skip Andrew as Self - Attorney (archive footage)

Crew

Mike Gray — Director of Photography John Mason — Editor Howard Alk — Editor Mike Gray — Producer

Synopsis

Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

black panther party black activist

Key Collaborators

Howard Alk Director Mike Gray Director of Photography John Mason Editor Howard Alk Editor Mike Gray Producer

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