Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast

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Join Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. and film critic Elvis Mitchell behind the scenes as they dive into the true story behind the events portrayed in the new film Judas and the Black Messiah. Featuring interviews with director, producer and co-writer Shaka King, producer Ryan Coogler, co-stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, and Dominique Fishback, and members of the Black Panther Party who knew Chairman Fred Hampton.

Judas and the Black Messiah is in U.S. theaters on February 12 as well as available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.

The Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast is a production from Proximity and 99% Invisible, made in partnership with Warner Bros. The podcast is a part of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX.

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Episode 5: Dominique Fishback and the real Panthers

Proximity, 99% Invisible, and Warner Bros. present the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast , ” an official film companion from the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX. This episode contains spoilers. Watch the film and come back here to listen to all the fascinating behind the scenes details. This is the last episode of our companion series. We’ll talk to Che Brooks and Stan McKinney - Black Panthers from the Illinois chapter who knew Chairman Fred. But first - Dominique Fishback. She stars as ...

Mar 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: LaKeith Stanfield as Judas

Proximity, 99% Invisible, and Warner Bros. present the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast , ” an official film companion from the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX. This episode contains spoilers. Watch the film and come back here to listen to all the fascinating behind the scenes details. The very first face we see in Judas And The Black Messiah is not Chairman Fred Hampton’s. It’s the character of William O’Neal, played by LaKeith Stanfield. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at W...

Mar 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Daniel Kaluuya as Chairman

Proximity, 99% Invisible, and Warner Bros. present the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast , ” an official film companion from the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX. This episode contains spoilers. Watch the film and come back here to listen to all the fascinating behind the scenes details. Of all the relationships Chairman Junior built during his time on the film set, the one with Daniel Kaluuya was unique. Daniel stars as Chairman Fred Hampton Senior - the father Chairman Junior never met b...

Feb 26, 2021•29 min

Episode 2: Mama Akua

Proximity, 99% Invisible, and Warner Bros. present the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast , ” an official film companion from the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX. This episode contains spoilers. Watch the film and come back here to listen to all the fascinating behind the scenes details. Judas and the Black Messiah producer Ryan Coogler bonded with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr when the filmmakers first approached the Hampton family, asking for their blessing to make the film. It still took 18 ...

Feb 19, 2021•36 min

Episode 1: The Chairman

Proximity, 99% Invisible, and Warner Bros. present the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast , ” an official film companion from the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX. In the “Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast,” host and critic Elvis Mitchell of KCRW is joined by Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. — son of Chairman Fred Hampton and head of the Black Panther Party Cubs — as well as the film’s actors and creative team, and by members of the Black Panther Party who knew Chairman Fred Hampton. Together, t...

Feb 12, 2021•36 min•Ep. 1

Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast Trailer

Chairman Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party until his life was cut short on December 4, 1969, when more than a dozen law enforcement officers busted in his West Chicago apartment in a pre-dawn raid. Hampton was shot to death in his bed. He was 21 years old. His life inspired the new film Judas and the Black Messiah , coming out February 12 in theaters and HBO Max. In this official podcast series, produced by 99% Invisible and Proximity Media, in partne...

Feb 05, 2021•3 min

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