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Leaving Cleaver (1999)

Movie 60 min

Documentary

In March 1997, social activist, former Black Panther, and author, Eldridge Cleaver sat down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. for a discussion of his life as a civil rights activist. It would be the last major interview Cleaver gave before his death in May 1998. This film draws on the 1997 interview, archival footage, and commentary from Cleaver's former wife Kathleen, as well as audio tapes of a 1975 interview that Gates did with Cleaver in Paris.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Writer June Cross Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt3488188

Cast

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Self Eldridge Cleaver Eldridge Cleaver Self Kathleen Cleaver Kathleen Cleaver Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Leaving Cleaver about?
In March 1997, social activist, former Black Panther, and author, Eldridge Cleaver sat down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. for a discussion of his life as a civil rights activist. It would be the last major interview Cleaver gave before his death in May 1998. This film draws on the 1997 interview, archival footage, and commentary from Cleaver's former wife Kathleen, as well as audio tapes of a 1975 interview that Gates did with Cleaver in Paris.
Who stars in Leaving Cleaver?
Leaving Cleaver stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Eldridge Cleaver, Kathleen Cleaver.
When was Leaving Cleaver released?
Leaving Cleaver is a 1999 documentary film.
Where can I watch Leaving Cleaver?
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