The Big Cigar
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Overview
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Arthur Spector
Creator / EP
Adam Ben Frank
Producer
Episodes
1. Panther/Producer
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
2. The Cuban
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
3. Guns & Matzah
Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
Cast & Crew
André Holland
Huey P. Newton
Alessandro Nivola
Bert Schneider
Tiffany Boone
Gwen Fontaine
P.J. Byrne
Steve Blauner
Marc Menchaca
Agent Sydney Clark
Moses Ingram
Teressa Dixon
