Stephen Kelly

Judas and The Black Messiah Trivia Stephen Kelly

The historical drama film Judas and the Black Messiah features an all-star cast with actors like Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield and a timeliness that feels imminent and crucial. A powerhouse of a movie, it's made even more poignant by the fact that it is, of course, based on a true story. Following the life of Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton in the 1960s, it centers on a deep betrayal at the hands of an FBI infiltrator named William O'Neal. Gathering intelligence on the Illinois chapter of the party, O'Neal gets close to Hampton and weaponizes the friendship. This true story is jaw-dropping, and makes a point about justice, US government control, race, and the betrayal of ambivalence. Let's find out all around the movie with fascinating questions!