The Big Cigar

Miniseries

TV-MA
73%83%
Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escapes from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan that goes wrong every way it possibly can.

6 Episodes

  • Panther/Producer
    E1
    Panther/ProducerOn the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
  • The Cuban
    E2
    The CubanHuey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
  • Guns & Matzah
    E3
    Guns & MatzahHuey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
  • What Are Friends For?
    E4
    What Are Friends For?A chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby's differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.
  • Lost Paradise
    E5
    Lost ParadiseClark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.
  • The Pirate
    E6
    The PirateBert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.

Cast of Miniseries

  • André HollandHuey P. Newton
  • Alessandro NivolaBert Schneider
  • Tiffany BooneGwen Fontaine
  • P.J. ByrneSteve Blauner
  • Marc MenchacaAgent Sydney Clark
  • Moses IngramTeressa Dixon
  • Jaime Ray NewmanRoz Torrance
  • Hudson Robert WursterMichael Torrance
  • Rebecca DaltonJessica
  • Inny ClemonsRichard Pryor
  • Noah EmmerichStanley Schneider
  • Olli HaaskiviArtie Ross
  • Jordane ChristieBobby Seale
  • Glynn TurmanWalter
  • Courtney FrielJournalist
  • Andrew MacKayOakland Cop #1
  • Daniela SaioniDirector
  • Ben FleckDirector
  • Andrea MaxwellDirector
  • Joshuah BearmanWriter
  • Ameer HasanWriter
  • Adam Ben FrankProducer

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