Jim Hecht
Director
The Big Cigar (2024)
Miniseries
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.
Released May 16, 2024
Episode 39 min
15+
Genres: Biography, Drama, Thriller
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Watch Providers: Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Folding Chair Productions, Jim Hecht Productions, Epic
Network: Apple TV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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2.5
9.0
S1E1 - Panther/Producer
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
May 16, 2024, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - The Cuban
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
May 16, 2024, midnight
9.0
S1E3 - Guns & Matzah
Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
May 23, 2024, midnight
9.0
S1E4 - 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.
May 30, 2024, midnight
8.0
S1E5 - Lost Paradise
Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.
June 6, 2024, midnight
8.0
S1E6 - The Pirate
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
June 13, 2024, midnight
Network: Apple TV
Episode Runtime: 39 min.
Season Runtime: 238 min.
Released: May 16, 2024
Last Air Date: June 13, 2024, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 15+
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