The Murder of Fred Hampton

1971 | 88 minutes | 6.9 ★ (7)

The Murder of Fred Hampton
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    01 May 1971

  • DirectingHoward Alk
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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