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Change is coming to America. Cities are burning, Vietnam is exploding and the furious fight for equality and civil rights is awakening. In this context, a new revolutionary culture emerges: The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Drawing on a treasure trove of rare period images, this story is told by people who were there: FBI informants, journalists, white followers and detractors, former Black Panthers and people who remain loyal to the cause until today. Sundance Film Festival 2015.
Stanley Nelson
Born in New York in 1951. His films are known for examining the history of African Americans, such as Freedom Summer (2014), which won three Emmy Awards. He is co-founder of Firelight Media, a company that offers technical education and professional support to beginner documentary filmmakers; and he is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. He was also awarded a National Humanities Medal by president Barack Obama.
