Death of a Lion(2026)
Death to Imperialism, Life to Freedom
Death of a Lion Synopsis
A former leader in the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity shares his story of found family, loss, and transcendence. Shot over the course of two months, this short documentary provides a glimpse into the dynamics of modern American revolutionary movements. Jeremias' film captures a very brief, but important period of transition for the Black Panther Party in the 2020s.
Death of a Lion (2026) is a documentary, mystery and history film directed by Danny Jeremias, released on May 13, 2026 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Lu Villanueva, Danny Jeremias, Paul Birdsong and Comrade Nubian.
- Director:
- Danny Jeremias
- Writers:
- Danny Jeremias, Danny Jeremias
- Producers:
- Danny Jeremias
- Cinematographer:
- Danny Jeremias
- Composer:
- FlacSzn
- Production:
- Ignatius Artists
- Budget:
- $200
- Status:
- Released
Death of a Lion (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Death of a Lion before you stream it.
Death of a Lion Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lu Villanueva
Lu Villanueva
as Self
Danny Jeremias
as Self (Interviewer)
- Paul Birdsong
Paul Birdsong
as Self
- Comrade Nubian
Comrade Nubian
as Self
- Miss D, Mama Revolution
Miss D, Mama Revolution
as Self
- Young Sam
Young Sam
as Self
- Comrade Adrian
Comrade Adrian
as Self
- Comrade Archie
Comrade Archie
as Self
- Comrade Sam
Comrade Sam
as Self
- Slim
Slim
as Self
- Chairman Quentin
Chairman Quentin
as Self
- Comrade Lionel
Comrade Lionel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Danny Jeremias, written by Danny Jeremias and Danny Jeremias, produced by Danny Jeremias.
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Death of a Lion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Death of a Lion?
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The main cast of Death of a Lion (2026) includes Lu Villanueva, Danny Jeremias, Paul Birdsong, Comrade Nubian and Miss D, Mama Revolution. The film was directed by Danny Jeremias. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death of a Lion released?
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Death of a Lion was released on May 13, 2026 and runs for 20m.
Is there a trailer for Death of a Lion?
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