William O'Neal and the assassination of Black Panther Party leader
Fred Hampton. Guided by the performances of
LaKeith Stanfield and
Daniel Kaluuya, the film introduced a number of Americans to Hampton and the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. While there are definitely glimpses into Hampton's political ideologies throughout the film, it is impossible to tell the complete story of Hampton, O'Neal and the Black Panther Party in one feature film. For those interested in learning more about Hampton, the Black Panther Party and the FBI's quest to take it all down, here are a few resources to get you started.