Based on the book written by veteran actor/director Mario Van Peebles, this haunting, true-to-life film tells the story of the Black Panthers for Self Defense, an armed political movement formed by two young militants, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, in the ghettos of Oakland, California in 1966.

"A masterpiece. Drama of the highest order. Audiences will be galvanized."

- Dwight Brown, UPSCALE MAGAZINE

"A brilliant, moving, intensely inspiring powerhouse!"

- Mike McKay, WBTV (CBS) CHARLOTTE

"PANTHER belongs right up there with JFK and MALCOLM X."

- Bob Healy, SATELLITE NEWS NETWORK

"A new-Jack lesson as provocative as it is entertaining."

- Jill Derryberry, INTERVIEW

"Explosive and dynamic. PANTHER has long been overdue."

- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORK

"A masterpiece. Drama of the highest order. Audiences will be galvanized."

- Dwight Brown, UPSCALE MAGAZINE

"A brilliant, moving, intensely inspiring powerhouse!"

- Mike McKay, WBTV (CBS) CHARLOTTE

"Bristling with energy. Powerful and complex."

- Barry Caine, OAKLAND TRIBUNE

Mario Van Peebles’ stunning film would be an excellent addition to your Black Awareness Program.