The Murder of Fred Hampton

Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.

Release Date

May 1, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

The Murder of Fred Hampton

Runtime

1h 28min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

The Film Group