The Big Cigar
Lights. Camera. Revolution.
S01E04: 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.
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.
Episodes
S01E01 Panther/Producer
May 16, 2024 9.0 40 min
On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
S01E02 The Cuban
May 16, 2024 9.0 42 min
Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
S01E03 Guns & Matzah
May 23, 2024 9.0 37 min
Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
S01E04 What Are Friends For?
May 30, 2024 9.0 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.
S01E05 Lost Paradise
June 6, 2024 8.0 39 min
Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.
S01E06 The Pirate
June 13, 2024 8.0 41 min
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
Cast
André Holland
Huey P. Newton
Alessandro Nivola
Bert Schneider
Tiffany Boone
Gwen Fontaine
Marc Menchaca
Agent Sydney Clark
Moses Ingram
Teressa Dixon
Jaime Ray Newman
Roz Torrance
Hudson Robert Wurster
Michael Torrance
Inny Clemons
Richard Pryor
Noah Emmerich
Stanley Schneider