Off the Pig (Newsreel #19)

Overview

A compelling document of the Black Panther Party leadership in 1967. This film contains a prison interview with Minister of Defense Huey P. Newton as well as an interview with Minister of Information Eldridge Cleaver, footage of the aftermath of the police assault against the Los Angeles Chapter headquarters, demonstrations to free Huey at Hutton Memorial Park and the Alameda County Court House and a recitation of the party's Ten-Point Platform by co-founder Bobby Seale. Newsreel's 19th, and one of their most widely distributed films, it was originally released as "Off the Pig," but has since seen release under the name Black Panther. This short film features drawings from activist artist Emory Douglas.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1968

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Newsreel

Cast

Bobby Seale,Huey P. Newton,Eldridge Cleaver

Director

San Francisco Newsreel

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0230045