About the same time the Black Panther Party entered the realm of the legendary,
one of its favorite sons went to prison for the attempted murder of two white
New York City police officers. While Richard Moore was serving over 19 years for
a crime he swears he didn't commit, the Black Panther movement disintegrated because
of FBI harassment and internal power sturggles.
Now, Richard Moore is Dhoruba Bin Wahad. And he is a free man, the result of
his conviction being overturned on the basis of "prosecutorial misconduct."
Passin' It On vibrantly brings to life the history of the Black Panthers, and
dramatically tells the story of Dhoruba Bin Wahad, offering an unforgettable
window into the African-American experience.
"A strong, moving film!" - Village Voice
"A visually compelling film that speaks of a movement, not only a man.
Dhoruba is no warm and fuzzy, made-for-tv hero. He is the sum of his own experience
- a man baptized in the fire of politics and race!" - National Public Radio
"Stirring! Energizing!" - Boston Phoenix
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