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The Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution offers a fascinating -- if somewhat rudimentary -- introduction to a movement, and an era, that remains soberingly relevant today.
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Conventional as a documentary, but speaks about much more than the just the subject at hand. Oct 23, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Conventional as a documentary, but speaks about much more than the just the subject at hand.
David Jenkins
It might have benefited from a more critical polemic (some of those Panther cats, I believe, weren't all good), but for an analysis of US racial dynamics as seen from the post #ICantBreathe era, it makes for sobering viewing. Oct 22, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It might have benefited from a more critical polemic (some of those Panther cats, I believe, weren't all good), but for an analysis of US racial dynamics as seen from the post #ICantBreathe era, it makes for sobering viewing.
Kevin Maher
Why are the Black Panthers not a force today? Has radicalism collapsed? An engrossing return to a forgotten past. Oct 22, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Why are the Black Panthers not a force today? Has radicalism collapsed? An engrossing return to a forgotten past.
Peter Bradshaw
"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" arrives on PBS stations early next year. I suggest not waiting. Oct 1, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" arrives on PBS stations early next year. I suggest not waiting.
Michael Phillips
The documentary connects the past and the present so forcefully that we see our own reflection in the struggle to bring power to the people. Sep 28, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
The documentary connects the past and the present so forcefully that we see our own reflection in the struggle to bring power to the people.
Karen D'Souza
Nelson understands the play of outsized personalities and unexpected events, and he's helped that enough time has passed for former Panthers to feel comfortable telling their stories, especially to someone of Nelson's stature in the documentary world. Sep 24, 2015 | Full Review…
Nelson understands the play of outsized personalities and unexpected events, and he's helped that enough time has passed for former Panthers to feel comfortable telling their stories, especially to someone of Nelson's stature in the documentary world.
Kenneth Turan
This tragic see-saw, which sees revolutionary enthusiasm digging the grave of revolution, is the subject of Stanley Nelson's angry, sorrowful, yet invigorating and timely history of the movement. Apr 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This tragic see-saw, which sees revolutionary enthusiasm digging the grave of revolution, is the subject of Stanley Nelson's angry, sorrowful, yet invigorating and timely history of the movement.
John Bleasdale
The film is well worth seeing, but in some respects reminded me of a presidential campaign commercial. Mar 7, 2019 | Full Review…
The film is well worth seeing, but in some respects reminded me of a presidential campaign commercial.
Ren Jender
Vanguard, sadly, spends much of its time describing the boring and irrelevant power struggles between the biggest egos in the organization. Aug 23, 2018 | Full Review…
Vanguard, sadly, spends much of its time describing the boring and irrelevant power struggles between the biggest egos in the organization.
Charles Mudede
If the names Huey Newton, Bobby Seale and Eldridge and Kathleen Cleaver don't spark some recognition in you (and they should), Nelson's film acts as a smart, moving primer for anyone wanting a point of entry into the Black Panther origin story. Sep 18, 2017 | Full Review…
If the names Huey Newton, Bobby Seale and Eldridge and Kathleen Cleaver don't spark some recognition in you (and they should), Nelson's film acts as a smart, moving primer for anyone wanting a point of entry into the Black Panther origin story.
Jeffrey Edalatpour
If you're doing general research on the Panthers and a need resource, or interested in learning more about their story (from a male perspective only), THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION is definitely for you. Sep 1, 2017 | Full Review…
If you're doing general research on the Panthers and a need resource, or interested in learning more about their story (from a male perspective only), THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION is definitely for you.
Candice Frederick
Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution paints a full, nuanced portrait of the party, and what it meant to those involved. Jun 26, 2017 | Full Review…
Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution paints a full, nuanced portrait of the party, and what it meant to those involved.
Abby Olcese
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