The Murder of Fred Hampton

May 1 1971 Not Rated 1h 28m
Biography, Crime, Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Howard Alk

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Film Group, Chicago

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
607
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA