Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
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In this episode we discuss Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), a film about the assasination of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and William O’Neal, the FBI informant who betrayed him. Redwood is a platform for contributors to analyze the political ideas embedded in the entertainment we consume. Intro and outro music: Pistol Jazz, “Desperado.” Made in Japan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redwoodpod/message
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