Judas and the Black Messiah

The story of Fred Hampton, deputy chairman of the national Black Panther Party, who was assassinated in 1969 by a Cook County tactical unit on the orders of the FBI and Chicago Police Department.

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African American Film Critics Association Awards: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Named Best Picture

A complete list of the 2021 African American Film Critics Association Awards winners.

‘One Night in Miami’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Among Music Scores Not Eligible for Oscars and BAFTAs (EXCLUSIVE)

The music branch has been notorious for high-profile disqualifications and ineligibilities in the last few years (prominent examples include “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Cloud …

SAG Predictions: Best Supporting Actor – Daniel Kaluuya Stakes His Claim for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Variety’s Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, …

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival

“Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The 2021 edition, which runs from Jan. 28 through Feb. 3, is rolling out in numer…

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’: Inside the Long Struggle to Bring Fred Hampton’s Story to the Screen

Studios didn’t exactly jump at the chance to make a movie about the late Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton. “It knocked me on my ass,” admits Shaka King, the co-writer and director of “Judas and …

Daniel Kaluuya takes on a revolution in 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

Despite emerging as a force in Hollywood, the 'Get Out' star isn't declaring success: "The mentality changed."

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Director Defends Casting British Actor Daniel Kaluuya as U.S. Civil Rights Leader

“Judas and the Black Messiah” writer and director Shaka King has defended the casting of Daniel Kaluuya in the role of American civil rights leader Fred Hampton. The historical biopic, produced by …