The Murder of Fred Hampton

The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)

May 1st, 19711h 28min

Documentary
70%

Overview

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.


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