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The Big Cigar
"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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Jim Hecht
Network
Apple TV
Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries
Episodes

Panther/Producer
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.

The Cuban
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.

Guns & Matzah
Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.

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.

Lost Paradise
Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.

The Pirate
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
Top Cast

André Holland
Huey P. Newton

Alessandro Nivola
Bert Schneider

Tiffany Boone
Gwen Fontaine

P.J. Byrne
Steve Blauner

Marc Menchaca
Agent Sydney Clark

Moses Ingram
Teressa Dixon

Jaime Ray Newman
Roz Torrance

Hudson Robert Wurster
Michael Torrance

Rebecca Dalton
Jessica

Inny Clemons
Richard Pryor

Noah Emmerich
Stanley Schneider

Olli Haaskivi
Artie Ross




