Black Panthers Meet New Hollywood in 'The Big Cigar': Review.

The article focuses on *The Big Cigar*, a six-part miniseries dramatizing Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton’s 1974 escape from the U.S. to Cuba with the help of Hollywood producer Bert Schneider. The series explores Newton’s complex character, his revolutionary ideals, and the political pressures he faced, including government surveillance and internal conflicts within the Black Panther Party. It also highlights the collaboration between Newton and Schneider, who used a fake film project to facilitate Newton’s flight, blending action thriller elements with historical biography. The show addresses themes of radical politics, cultural clashes, and ongoing struggles for justice, concluding with a message on the continuing need for revolution.