If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Judas and the Black Messiah was a last-minute addition to this year’s Sundance, which basically changed every list about the most anticipated films of the festival, including my own. The buzz surrounding its Oscar chances, the remarkable cast, and mainly its important narrative based on true events were more than…
You can kill a revolutionary but you can't kill the revolution.
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
Top Cast
Daniel Kaluuya
Fred Hampton
LaKeith Stanfield
Bill O'Neal
Jesse Plemons
Roy Mitchell
Dominique Fishback
Deborah Johnson
Ashton Sanders
Jimmy Palmer
Algee Smith
Jake Winters
Darrell Britt-Gibson
Bobby Rush
Lil Rel Howery
Wayne
Dominique Thorne
Judy Harmon
Martin Sheen
J. Edgar Hoover
Amari Cheatom
Collins
Khris Davis
Steel
Ian Duff
Doc Satchel
Caleb Eberhardt
Bob Lee
Robert Longstreet
Leslie Carlyle
Amber Chardae Robinson
Betty Coachman
Reviews
Racism has all too often reared its ugly head in recent years with the rise of extremist groups who felt emboldened by recent political climates. As violence leads to protests which can themselves become violent; the perpetual cycle seems unending. In the new film “Judas and the Black Messiah”, audiences are told the real-life story of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) who runs a local chapter of The Black Panthers…
'Judas and the Black Messiah' (a bloody brilliant title that took a while for me to figure out) is a true powerhouse of a film - not just because it echoes the current climate and the Black Lives Matter movement, but for its standout performances from Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya and its fantastic direction from Shaka King. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full…
It’s a bummer when a film has an important historical story to tell but the finished product just isn’t very good. Such is the case with “Judas and the Black Messiah,” director Shaka King‘s take on the true story of charismatic Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) and FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield), the man who infiltrated the African-American organization in Illinois in the…
FAQ about Judas and the Black Messiah
What is Judas and the Black Messiah about?
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
When was Judas and the Black Messiah released?
Judas and the Black Messiah was released in 2021.
What genres does Judas and the Black Messiah belong to?
Judas and the Black Messiah is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Judas and the Black Messiah?
The cast of Judas and the Black Messiah includes Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders.