The Birth of The Black Panthers
The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 31, 2015
Director Stanley Nelson and former Black Panther member Kathleen Cleaver discuss the new documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.” The film uses rare archival footage to contextualize the history of the Panthers. Surviving members of the organization are interviewed alongside retired police officers, FBI informants, journalists, and others – all of whom reflect back in detail on the events that defined the Panthers’ turbulent late ‘60s era. Opens September 2 at Film Forum.
Events: Stanley Nelson will hold Q&As during the week of September 2-September 15 at Film Forum. For a full list and details, click here.
