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Repression (1969)

Movie 13 min

Documentary

The important L.A. Newsreel film about the Black Panthers that was rediscovered and written about by USC professor David James. Featured in the film is rare footage of many of the important West Coast Panthers such as Masai Hewitt, David Hilliard, Alprentice “Bunchy” Carter, Eldridge Cleaver, John Huggins, and as well as footage of the aftermath of the LAPD raid on the Los Angeles Panther Headquarters. Musically the film begins with the opening jazz music by Ornette Coleman and later features the call to arms anthem, “The End of Silence” written and sung by Panther Elaine Brown.

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1969
Runtime
13 min
Language

Cast

Masai Hewitt David Hilliard Eldridge Cleaver Eldridge Cleaver Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter John Huggins

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Frequently asked questions

What is Repression about?
The important L.A. Newsreel film about the Black Panthers that was rediscovered and written about by USC professor David James. Featured in the film is rare footage of many of the important West Coast Panthers such as Masai Hewitt, David Hilliard, Alprentice “Bunchy” Carter, Eldridge Cleaver, John Huggins, and as well as footage of the aftermath of the LAPD raid on the Los Angeles Panther Headquarters. Musically the film begins with the opening jazz music by Ornette Coleman and later features the call to arms anthem, “The End of Silence” written and sung by Panther Elaine Brown.
Who stars in Repression?
Repression stars Masai Hewitt, David Hilliard, Eldridge Cleaver, Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter.
When was Repression released?
Repression is a 1969 documentary film.
Where can I watch Repression?
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