The Murder of Fred Hampton
Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.
- Overview
- Cast
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The Murder of Fred Hampton
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 1971
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Murder of Fred Hampton
Production Companies
The Film Group
Director
Howard Alk
Description
Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.
