The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution(2015)
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Synopsis
The story of the Black Panthers is often told in a scatter of repackaged parts, often depicting tragic, mythic accounts of violence and criminal activity; but this is an essential story, vibrant, human; a living and breathing chronicle of a pivotal movement that birthed a new revolutionary culture in America.
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) is a documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson, released on March 8, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Kathleen Cleaver, Julian Bond, Jamal Joseph and Blair Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Nelson
- Writers:
- Stanley Nelson
- Producers:
- Stanley Nelson, Laurens Grant
- Production:
- Firelight Films, ITVS, Independent Lens, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, PBS
- Status:
- Released
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kathleen Cleaver
as Self - Black Panther Party (archive footage)
![Julian Bond as Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee [SNCC] in The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/enLLDqzAvRQ7ZSHaHorjVEzWbO7.jpg)
Julian Bond
as Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee [SNCC]
Jamal Joseph
as Self - Black Panther Party
Blair Anderson
as Self - Black Panther Party
- Omar Barbour
Omar Barbour
as Self - Black Panther Party
Elaine Brown
as Self - Black Panther Party
- Scot Brown
Scot Brown
as Self - Historian
William Calhoun
as Self - Black Panther Party
- Clayborne Carson
Clayborne Carson
as Self - Historian
Eldridge Cleaver
as Self - Black Panther Party (archive footage)
- Dennis Cunningham
Dennis Cunningham
as Self - Attorney
- Emory Douglas
Emory Douglas
as Self - Black Panther Party
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Nelson, written by Stanley Nelson, produced by Stanley Nelson and Laurens Grant.
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 67 ratings.
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution online?
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution?
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The main cast of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) includes Kathleen Cleaver, Julian Bond, Jamal Joseph, Blair Anderson and Omar Barbour. The film was directed by Stanley Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution released?
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was released on March 8, 2015 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution worth watching?
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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