The Big Cigar

A brisk, stylish cat-and-mouse caper that mixes Hollywood absurdity with real political danger, keeping you engaged without ever feeling heavy.

Created by

Jim Hecht

Genres

Drama

Starring

André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone

Tagline

Lights. Camera. Revolution.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, satirical, earnest and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Politics, race, power, deception

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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