The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
“ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | PBS America Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
About The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is a 2015 English-language documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson. The cast is led by Kathleen Cleaver, Julian Bond, Jamal Joseph. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was produced by Firelight Films, ITVS, and Independent Lens and made in United States of America. It was released on March 8, 2015, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Writers
- Stanley Nelson
- Release date
- March 8, 2015
- OTT release
- February 1, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Firelight Films, ITVS, Independent Lens
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution cast & crew
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was directed by Stanley Nelson and written by Stanley Nelson.
The cast features Kathleen Cleaver as Self - Black Panther Party (archive footage), 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 as Self - Black Panther Party, and Elaine Brown as Self - Black Panther Party.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Stanley Nelson and Laurens Grant.
Is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution worth watching?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 64 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
In United States, you can stream The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 1, 2022.
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Cast of The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Kathleen Cleaver
Self - Black Panther Party (archive footage)
Julian Bond
Self - Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee [SNCC]
Jamal Joseph
Self - Black Panther Party
Blair Anderson
Self - Black Panther Party
Omar Barbour
Self - Black Panther Party
Elaine Brown
Self - Black Panther Party
Scot Brown
Self - Historian
William Calhoun
Self - Black Panther Party
Clayborne Carson
Self - Historian
Eldridge Cleaver
Self - Black Panther Party (archive footage)
Dennis Cunningham
Self - Attorney
Emory Douglas
Self - Black Panther Party
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution in United States?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is currently available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution in?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution rated?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is rated 15. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
▸When did The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution release on OTT?
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution became available digitally on February 1, 2022.
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