Assata aka Joanne Chesimard

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Assata aka Joanne Chesimard
Assata aka Joanne Chesimard poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed by
Written byFred Baker
Produced byFred Baker
StarringWarly Ceriani
Cinematography
Edited by
Music byRoy Hargrove
Release date
  • February 1, 2008 (2008-02-01)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Assata aka Joanne Chesimard is a 2008 biographical film directed by and starring Warly Ceriani.[1] The film premiered at the San Diego Black Film Festival and starred Assata Shakur.

Premise[]

The film is a biography of Assata Shakur, a controversial member of the Black Panther movement.

Cast[]

  • : FBI Agent
  • : District Attorney
  • : Trooper Werner Foerster
  • Kathleen Cleaver: Herself
  • : James Harper (as )
  • : White Woman - Escape
  • : Justin
  • Omar Gonzalez: Fred Hampton Jr.
  • Steven Hill: Sundiata Acoli
  • : Herself
  • : Lead Escaper
  • : Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Assata Shakur: Herself
  • : Assata - as young woman
  • : Asha

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