Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) (1968)
A compelling document of the Black Panther Party leadership in 1967. This film contains a prison interview with Minister of Defense Huey P. Newton as well as an interview with Minister of Information Eldridge Cleaver, footage of the aftermath of the police assault against the Los Angeles Chapter headquarters, demonstrations to free Huey at Hutton Memorial Park and the Alameda County Court House and a recitation of the party's Ten-Point Platform by co-founder Bobby Seale. Newsreel's 19th, and one of their most widely distributed films, it was originally released as "Off the Pig," but has since seen release under the name Black Panther. This short film features drawings from activist artist Emory Douglas.
Director: San Francisco Newsreel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
Production: Newsreel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
black panther party, recruitment
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) about?
- A compelling document of the Black Panther Party leadership in 1967. This film contains a prison interview with Minister of Defense Huey P. Newton as well as an interview with Minister of Information Eldridge Cleaver, footage of the aftermath of the police assault against the Los Angeles Chapter headquarters, demonstrations to free Huey at Hutton Memorial Park and the Alameda County Court House and a recitation of the party's Ten-Point Platform by co-founder Bobby Seale. Newsreel's 19th, and one of their most widely distributed films, it was originally released as "Off the Pig," but has since seen release under the name Black Panther. This short film features drawings from activist artist Emory Douglas.
- Who directed Off the Pig (Newsreel #19)?
- Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) was directed by San Francisco Newsreel.
- Who stars in Off the Pig (Newsreel #19)?
- Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) stars Eldridge Cleaver, Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale.
- How long is Off the Pig (Newsreel #19)?
- Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Off the Pig (Newsreel #19)?
- Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) is a Documentary film.
- Where was Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) produced?
- Off the Pig (Newsreel #19) was produced in United States of America.