I knew about the dual character arcs from interviews/media coverage ahead of the release

I did not expect to learn nothing about Fred

He enters the film as chairman Fred

No backstory
Did his folks end up in Chi during the great migration?
How did he get initiated into the BPP for self defense?
Why was a free breakfast program, health clinics, etc...needed?
Etc...

I feel like a more exploratory dive into Fred’s backstory would have established a more emotional connection

I fear yt pee poe are going to see a group of black militants killing cops and side with the Oneal character

...like he’s the good guy...

I mean, they’ve got Ralph Tresvant sniping cops

I learned so much more about Oneal than Fred...and that’s not what I signed up for

The only time I thought these characters were under 30 was when Fred and Deborah were flirting

Should have used younger actors.

https://vimeo.com/425027099

^^^ The Murder of Fred Hampton...if you’re interested in what happened.