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Minister of Self Defense

The story of the baddest motherfucker in civil rights history, Huey P. Newton

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Minister of Self Defense

Minister of Self Defense

Minister of Self Defense

Minister of Self Defense

Minister of Self Defense

The story of the baddest motherfucker in civil rights history, Huey P. Newton

The story of the baddest motherfucker in civil rights history, Huey P. Newton

The story of the baddest motherfucker in civil rights history, Huey P. Newton

The story of the baddest motherfucker in civil rights history, Huey P. Newton

Yvonna Russell
Yvonna Russell
Yvonna Russell
Yvonna Russell
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$110 USD 4 backers
0% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

I've written a script  for a biographical feature film about Huey P. Newton; co-founder of The Black Panther Party entitled "Minister of Self Defense". "Minister of Self Defense" would make an electrifying and inspiring feature length, independent film. "Minster of Self Defense"  is not just about our history. It’s about what we are all facing now in our lives  : access to healthcare, gun laws, police brutality and government surveillance; questions about the value of life, the way forward and how will we address it. Huey struggled with these issues as we struggle today.  In the midst of the Ferguson crisis, this story needs to be shared with the next generation of activist and freedom fighters among us. History is the best teacher. I'm on Indiegogo to connect with you : people who want a Huey P. Newton film and to see a rich slice of American History on screen.  "Minister of Self Defense" has been in development since 2010 and now it's time has come. I've talked with lots of producers but talk doesn't cook rice. We can make this movie a reality and your support is important in every way.

This is the first step in a journey to make a feature film that can't be made without you. 100% of the money will go towards the production of a short film from four pages of the script. The scene, The Mulford Act is when Huey is confronted by Representative Mulford on the Black Panther patrols, 2nd  Amendment rights and the laws of open carry. Huey and Bobby Seale decided to challenge the new law by going in protest to the Sacramento Capitol with their guns.  This is a powerful scene from the feature length script ( approximate 90 pages). The short film shoot will be a SAG indie production  with the best actors, director and craftsmen in the film business to make a quality film. There will be more cast and creative announcement to come. Whether you make a dollar donation or more know that you are part of telling a great story about the most feared and confrontational civil rights activist in American history. I think a grassroots ride or die  activist like Newton would love an Indiegogo financed film. Let's make a movie Huey would love hip, political and fearless . All power to the people!

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Black Panther Party

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Buddha Samurai Squad

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Chief of Staff

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David Hilliard served as the Chief of Staff. Personalized thank you shout on a Twitter and Facebook Personalized thank you Minister of Self Defense postcard Digital DVD download
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Minister of Culture

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Minister of Information

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Eldridge Cleaver was The Minister of Information before expelled from the party. He was succeeded by Elaine Brown. Personalized thank you shout on a Twitter and Facebook Personalized thank you Minister of Self Defense postcard Bound copy of the short script The Mulford Act Digital DVD download
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Minister of Prison Reform

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Prime Minister

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The Chairman

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Minister of Self Defense

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