Judas and the Black Messiah
- Drama
- History
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
Judas and the Black Messiah is a historical drama depicting FBI informant Bill O'Neal's infiltration of the Black Panther Party during the late 1960s. Released in February 2021, the film explores the moral conflict between O'Neal's undercover mission and his growing connection to charismatic Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton. The movie examines a pivotal and controversial moment in American civil rights history through the lens of deception and resistance.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Daniel KaluuyaFred Hampton
LaKeith StanfieldBill O'Neal
Jesse PlemonsRoy Mitchell
Dominique FishbackDeborah Johnson
Ashton SandersJimmy Palmer
Algee SmithJake Winters
Darrell Britt-GibsonBobby Rush
Lil Rel HoweryWayne
Dominique ThorneJudy Harmon
Martin SheenJ. Edgar Hoover
Amari CheatomCollins
Khris DavisSteel
Ian DuffDoc Satchel
Caleb EberhardtBob Lee
Robert LongstreetLeslie Carlyle
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Judas and the Black Messiah — frequently asked
When was Judas and the Black Messiah released?
The film was released on February 12, 2021.
What is the movie about?
The film follows FBI informant Bill O'Neal as he infiltrates the Black Panther Party under orders from FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover, while Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton's influence grows and O'Neal faces an internal moral crisis.
Is this based on true events?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of Bill O'Neal's infiltration of the Black Panther Party and his relationship with Fred Hampton during the late 1960s.
What genres does this film fall into?
Judas and the Black Messiah is a historical drama.
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