Daniel Kaluuya
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LaKeith Stanfield
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Martin Sheen
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Jesse Plemons
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Dominique Thorne
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Terayle Hill
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Jermaine Fowler
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Ashton Sanders
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Dominique Fishback
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Algee Smith
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Robert Longstreet
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Lil Rel Howery
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Daniel Kaluuya | LaKeith Stanfield | Martin Sheen | |||
Jesse Plemons | Dominique Thorne | Terayle Hill | |||
Jermaine Fowler | Ashton Sanders | Dominique Fishback | |||
Algee Smith | Robert Longstreet | Lil Rel Howery |
Daniel Kaluuya | LaKeith Stanfield | ||
Martin Sheen | Jesse Plemons | ||
Dominique Thorne | Terayle Hill | ||
Jermaine Fowler | Ashton Sanders | ||
Dominique Fishback | Algee Smith | ||
Robert Longstreet | Lil Rel Howery |
Judas and the Black Messiah not only recounts Hampton’s legacy and the FBI’s conspiring but also gives equal footing to the man who became infamous for his betrayal – highlighting the systems of inequality and oppression that fed both of their roles.
Director Shaka King has an incredible cast lead by Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. Kaluuya channels Hampton’s ability to energise and unite communities, while Stanfield taps into the anguish of a man with conflicting allegiances. Dominique Fishback also stands out in her reserved yet confronting performance as Deborah Johnson, Hampton’s life partner.
King’s magnetic film carries themes that continue to resonate today and serves as a reminder of the potent power of the people.