Assata aka Joanne Chesimard (2008)
Through dramatic re-creation, archival newsreel footage and revealing interviews, director Fred Baker's docudrama explores the controversial murder case centered on Black Panther activist and political exile Assata Shakur. In 1977, Shakur was dubiously convicted for the shooting death of a New Jersey state trooper and was sentenced to life in prison, only to escape two years later and seek refuge in Cuba.
Director: Fred Baker
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 15, 2008
Cast
- Assata Shakur - Self (archive footage)
- Kathleen Cleaver - Self (archive footage)
- Pat Dempsey - James Harper
- Charles Everett - Justin
- Will Blagrove - FBI agent
- Char Sidney - Assata as young woman
- Robert Sciglimpaglia
- Bryant Pearson
- Lila Dupree
Screenplay
- Fred Baker (Screenplay)
Music: Roy Hargrove
Cinematography: Jato Smith
Production: Fred Baker Film and Video Co.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fred Baker
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Assata aka Joanne Chesimard about?
- Through dramatic re-creation, archival newsreel footage and revealing interviews, director Fred Baker's docudrama explores the controversial murder case centered on Black Panther activist and political exile Assata Shakur. In 1977, Shakur was dubiously convicted for the shooting death of a New Jersey state trooper and was sentenced to life in prison, only to escape two years later and seek refuge in Cuba.
- Who directed Assata aka Joanne Chesimard?
- Assata aka Joanne Chesimard was directed by Fred Baker.
- Who stars in Assata aka Joanne Chesimard?
- Assata aka Joanne Chesimard stars Assata Shakur, Kathleen Cleaver, Pat Dempsey, Charles Everett, Will Blagrove, Char Sidney.
- What genre is Assata aka Joanne Chesimard?
- Assata aka Joanne Chesimard is a Drama film.
- Where was Assata aka Joanne Chesimard produced?
- Assata aka Joanne Chesimard was produced in United States of America.