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The Murder of Fred Hampton

69% | May 01, 1971 | 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.

Featured Crew

Howard Alk
Director
Mike Gray
Director of Photography

Cast

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Fred Hampton
Self (archive footage)
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Edward Carmody
Self - State's Atty Police (archive footage)
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Rennie Davis
Self (archive footage)
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Edward Hanrahan
Self (Illinois State's Attorney) (archive footage) (as Edward V. Hanrahan)
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Don Matuson
Attorney in trial re-creation

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