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. The first comprehensive collection of writings by the black panther party founder and revolutionary icon of the black liberation era, the huey p. Newton story is the most enlightening work i have ever seen on the era. Newton, awesome records june 1, 1993 the original vision of the black panther party, black panther party 1973. Is black panther poster a shoutout to classic huey. Jun 12, 2017 the black panther promotional poster believed to be inspired by huey p. Newton story 2002 cast and crew a radical roger guenveur smith from oakland, calif. Newton, with all of his flaws, was an absolute genius. Le film the kings of summer 20 vostfr film complet. Newton say every black man, every mexicanamerican, every indian, and every. Newton story is the film adaptation of roger gueneur smiths obie awardwinning, offbroadway solo performance. Newton, charismatic cofounder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story of his life and times in this oneman show. He taught himself to read after graduating high school without being able to.
Newtons life and time as a person, a citizen and an. Ezekiel phillips acts and directs the film with his signature mix of film. Newton story is a 2001 american film adaptation directed by spike lee. Newton to the republic of new africa this is huey p. Newton story combines footage of smiths play being performed before a live audience featuring smith, a member of spike lees stock company, in the title role with newsreel clips of newton and his contemporaries at the height of their notoriety. Van peebles directed panther in order to tell a story about the black. Roger guenveur smith, georgina ransley, marlon brando, h. Newton story has been a labour of love and patience for roger guenveur smith.
Newton story ahpns, in association with pbs and african. Never before did i even come close to understanding the dynamics of the conflict or the leader of the black panthers. He attended a variety of schools including merritt college before eventually earning a bachelors degree and a ph. Newton and bobby seale were the subject of both my doctoral dissertation and initial monograph creating revolution as they advance.
Newton story had its world premiere on the black starz premium cable network. Mario van peebless panther and popular memories of the. Full text of revolutionary suicide internet archive. Newton has 19 books on goodreads with 20172 ratings. 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. Newtons most popular book is revolutionary suicide. The intensifying buzz surrounding spike lees muchanticipated comeback film, blackkklansman, is no mere hyperbole. Director spike lee and roger guenveur smith collaborate for the 7th. However, truer things about him are shown through his writings, and through his documentaries.
In 1967, he was involved in a shootout which led to the death of a police officer and in 1974 was accused of shooting a woman, leading to her death. Newton story 2001 is an american film adaptation directed by spike lee. From the direct stare into the camera, to chadwick bosemans stance, the new black panther poster seems to be evoking a historical figure. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of a huey p. Eldridge cleaver became one of the bestknown black panthers. Newton became the cofounder and leader of the black panther party for over 2 decades. Listen to your favorite songs from huey newton speaks by huey p. Newton reader combines nowclassic texts ranging in topic from the formation of the black panthers, african americans and armed selfdefense, eldridge cleavers controversial expulsion from the party, fbi infiltration of civil rights groups, the. David hilliard and donald weise editors, the 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. From an idea in 1989 to a stage play in 1996 to a film in 2002, a huey p. The movie was created, written and performed, as a solo performance.
Newton reader seven stories press, 2002 essays from the minister of defense, black panther party, 1968, oakland pamphlet the genius of huey p. Newton story with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. It is a filmed performance of roger guenveur smiths oneman show of the same name. Newton s life and time as a person, a citizen and an activist. Newton, charismatic co founder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story of his life. In this performance, smith creates a representation of the activist huey p.
Adaptation of stage play with roger guenveur smith portraying cofounder of the black panthers huey p. Newton, charismatic cofounder of the revolutionary black panther party, tells the riveting story of his life. Newton, the late cofounder of the black panther party. Little bobby hutton was the first to join the newly formed black panther party.
Every american must see this to begin to understand one of the most major problems this country has. Black panther movie poster may be inspired by huey p. Director spike lee and roger guenveur smith collaborate for the 7th time to bring newton s thoughts, philosophies, history and flavour to life. In merritt college, two students, huey newton and bobby seal. Smith sits in a chair on a stage and tells about the past, mostly dealing with huey p. Huey and the black panthers fought for social and economic rights of black people, and establishing the ten 10 point. Newton story at laney college in oakland, both newton s widow, frederika newton, and his older brother, melvin, were in the audience. Newton story roger guenveur smith spike lee steven adams 2001 a radical roger guenveur smith from oakland, calif.
Huey percy newton february 17, 1942 august 22, 1989 was a revolutionary africanamerican political activist who, along with fellow merritt college student bobby seale, cofounded the black panther party in 1966. Newton story marks the seventh collaboration of smith and lee, others including do the right thing, school daze, malcolm x, get on the bus, he got game and summer of sam. We bring to you the collection of quotes and thoughts by huey p. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Director spike lee and roger guenveur smith collaborate for the 7th time to bring newtons thoughts, philosophies, history and flavour to life. Newton story is a virtuosic and intimate portrait of huey p. Mar 01, 2002 the first comprehensive collection of writings by the black panther party founder and revolutionary icon of the black liberation era, the huey p.
His parents moved to oakland, california during newtons childhood. 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. Greetings to the republic of new africa and president robert williams. Newton was born in a monroe, louisiana and moved with his family to oakland, california as a child. Newton was an excellent orator and left behind words of wisdom and thoughts on matters related to race relations, social justice and politics. This article examines and finds problematic the gap in the existing literature of intersections of dr. And we need you very much, the people need you very much. Bobby seale was the cofounder of the black panther party for self defense.
Program to help black people in american achieve whats rightfully theirs. I spent the bulk of my graduate career studying the panthers. Newton reader combines nowclassic texts ranging in topic from the formation of the black panthers, african americans and armed selfdefense, eldridge cleavers controversial expulsion from the party, fbi infiltration of civil. Newton developed the black panther party based on his 10point program for social reform.