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Judas and the Black Messiah streaming

2021 Movie United States, Canada Drama, History, Biography 126 min Ages 15+

By: Shaka King With: Lakeith Stanfield, LaKeith Stanfield, Dominique Fishback, Daniel Kaluuya, Ashton Sanders

Fred Hampton, a young, charismatic activist, becomes Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party - putting him directly in the crosshairs of the government, the FBI, and the Chicago Police. But to destroy the revolution, the authorities are going to need a man on the inside.

Filmium rating

74%

Mood

Dark

Inspiring

Intense

Politically Charged

Serious

Thought-Provoking

Cast & Crew

Shaka King

Will Berson

Kenneth Lucas

Algee Smith

LaKeith Stanfield

Darrell Britt-Gibson

Jesse Plemons

Ashton Sanders

Dominique Fishback

Daniel Kaluuya

Producer

Charles D. King

Ryan Coogler

Shaka King

Director of Photography

Cinematographer

Mark Isham

Visual Storytelling

Composer, Original Music

Craig Harris

Mark Isham

Original Score

Cast

Daniel Kaluuya

Dominique Fishback

Lakeith Stanfield

Director

Innovative

Shaka King

Visionary

Author

Keith Lucas

Kenny Lucas

Will Berson

Crew

Kenny Lucas

Shaka King

Will Berson

Production Company

Macro

Production Partnership

Warner Bros.

Adaptation

Based On True Events

Biographical

Historical

True Story

Budget

Independent

Mid-Budget

Moderate

Studio-Backed

Cinematic Technique

Documentary-Style Shots

Dynamic Cinematography

Immersive

Intimate Close-Ups

Realism

Film Movements

Political Cinema

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Flashbacks

Intertwined

Multi-Perspective

Non-Linear

Nonlinear

Pace

Climactic

Dynamic

Fast-Paced

Intense

Steady

Urgent

Runtime

Approx. 2 Hours

Feature-Length

Standard

Soundtrack

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop Soundtrack

Inspired

Original Score

Original Song 'Fight For You'

Powerful Score

Style

Biographical

Cinematic

Dramatic

Gritty

Historical

Realistic

Time-Period

1960S

Civil Rights Era

Historical

Late 1960S

Central Conflict

Betrayal

Infiltration

Internal Conflict

Oppression

Political Repression

Characters

Activist

Black Panther Leader

Black Panthers

Fbi Informant

Fred Hampton

William O'Neal

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Historical Impact

Powerful

Tragic

Historical Context

1968 Protests

Civil Rights Movement

Fbi Surveillance

Political Unrest

Key Plot Points

Arrest

Assassination

Fbi Recruitment

Hampton'S Activism

Infiltration

Plot

Betrayal

Black Panther Party

Fbi Infiltration

Fred Hampton'S Assassination

Historical Conflict

Setting

1960S

Chicago

Urban

Urban Community

Shooting Location

Chicago

Cleveland

Historical Sites

Ohio

Theme

Activism

Betrayal

Community Activism

Racial Injustice

State Repression

Genre

Biographical

Crime

Crime Drama

Drama

Historical

Audiences

Adults

Historical Drama Enthusiasts

History Enthusiasts

Titles

Jesus Was My Homeboy

Jidáš a černý mesiáš

Judas And The Black Messiah

Judas e o Messias Negro

Judas y el mesías negro

Yehuda ve Siyah Mesih

Иуда и черный мессия

유다 그리고 블랙 메시아 개봉예정

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Original Song

Critics' Choice Awards

Golden Globes

Oscar For Best Supporting Actor

Box Office Success

$7 Million Worldwide

Covid-19 Impact

Limited Release

Moderate Success

Modest Gross

Critical Reception

97% On Rotten Tomatoes

Critically Praised

High Ratings

Powerful Performances

Universal Acclaim

Festivals

Film Festival Circuit

Premiere

Sundance Film Festival

Popularity

Audience Engagement

Cultural Relevance

Hbo Max

Streamed In Over 1.4 Million Households

Streaming Success

Ratings

A Cinemascore

A Grade

High Audience Approval

High Average Rating

Positive Audience Feedback

Reception

Audience Praise

Award-Winning Performances

Critical Acclaim

Oscar Nominations

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2021

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