The Big Cigar (2024)
Synopsis
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
First Air Date: 2024-05-16
Last Air Date: 2024-06-13
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Jim Hecht
Networks: Apple TV
Top Cast
- André Holland as Huey P. Newton
- Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider
- Tiffany Boone as Gwen Fontaine
- P.J. Byrne as Steve Blauner
- Marc Menchaca as Agent Sydney Clark
- Moses Ingram as Teressa Dixon
- Jaime Ray Newman as Roz Torrance
- Hudson Robert Wurster as Michael Torrance
- Rebecca Dalton as Jessica
- Inny Clemons as Richard Pryor
Seasons
Miniseries (2024)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Panther/Producer
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
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Ep. 2: The Cuban
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
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Ep. 3: Guns & Matzah
Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
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Ep. 4: What Are Friends For?
A chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby's differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.
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Ep. 5: Lost Paradise
Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.
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Ep. 6: The Pirate
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
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