Just as the 1960s Black political activist and lawmaker Shirley Chisholm was elevated from obscurity by Regina King’s recent biopic “Shirley,” is “The Big Cigar” meant to revive another iconic ‘60s ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with André Holland about his starring role as Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton in the Apple TV Plus series "The Big Cigar." ANDRE HOLLAND: (As Huey P. Newton) They ...

Some of you no doubt remember the ubiquitous posters of Black Panther cofounder Huey Newton seated on a thronelike rattan chair in 1967 wearing a natty black beret and black leather jacket while ...

In the opening narration of The Big Cigar, actor André Holland, who portrays Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton in the Apple TV+ biographical drama, delivers a disclaimer about the events ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Black Panther Party and its co-founder Huey P. Newton drew both allies and adversaries—most notably, ...

A team of white Hollywood producers fabricate a movie to help the Black Panther co-founder escape to Cuba in this six-parter. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic Whether it’s something like ...

While much attention is paid to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Panther Party hasn’t been as closely examined in popular culture. Apple TV+‘s “The Big Cigar” is adapted from Joshuah Bearman’s ...

The Philadelphia chapter of a contemporary Black Panther Party recently came into the spotlight after protecting ICE protesters earlier this month. The sight of black berets and individuals claiming ...

ANDRE HOLLAND: (As Huey P. Newton) They say it's a nation of laws. But what governs everything in the universe is the law of contradictions. It's how I, Huey P. Newton, was set free into a prison.

Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, is getting the Hollywood treatment. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE BIG CIGAR") ANDRE HOLLAND: (As Huey P. Newton) They say it's a nation of laws.