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The Big Cigar

Drama, Crime · 2024 · Rated 5.8/10

Last aired: S1 E6, The Pirate · 2024-06-14

The Big Cigar tells the extraordinary, hilarious, almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Newton relied on his best friend, Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI.

Cast

André Holland Huey P. Newton

Alessandro Nivola Bert Schneider

Tiffany Boone Gwen Fontaine

P.J. Byrne Steve Blauner

Marc Menchaca Agent Sydney Clark

Season 1

E1 Panther / Producer 2024-05-17 · 39 min On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.

E2 The Cuban 2024-05-17 · 41 min Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.

E3 Guns & Matzah 2024-05-24 · 38 min Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.

E4 What Are Friends For? 2024-05-31 · 39 min A chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby's differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.

E5 Lost Paradise 2024-06-07 · 39 min Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.

E6 The Pirate 2024-06-14 · 41 min Series finale. Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.

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