“I want to transform society. This is just the beginning.” Apple TV has revealed an official trailer for a mini-series titled The Big Cigar, set to launch streaming this summer on Apple TV+. An unbelievable story of revolution through the eyes of a legend: Huey P. Newton. Based on an article by Joshuah Bearman, the same writer who wrote about the Argo story. The Black Panther Party, a fake movie production, and a nationwide manhunt. Chronicles the manhunt for Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, who seeks the help of film producer Bert Schneider (also behind Easy Rider) as he tries to escape to Cuba. This stars André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton, with the first two episodes directed & executive produced by multi-award winner Don Cheadle. The six-episode drama chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape, based on the monumental, eponymous magazine article. Also starring Tiffany Boone, Alessandro Nivola, Marc Menchaca, and P.J. Byrne. It looks a lot like Argo, though about Newton going to Cuba instead, bouncing between serious and comedic a bit too often. Still looks good. // Continue Reading ›
Trailer for ‘The Big Cigar’ Series with André Holland as Huey P. Newton
