Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) — Screenplay
An FBI informant infiltrates the Black Panthers and forms a bond with Chairman Fred Hampton, forcing him to choose between survival and loyalty.
- Written by
- Will Berson, Shaka King
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Length
- 112 pages
This script masterfully balances political tension with intimate character work, making it a compelling study in moral complexity. The pacing accelerates as O'Neal's dual life unravels, while dialogue crackles with authenticity, capturing both the era's rhetoric and its personal stakes. A must-read for writers exploring character-driven historical drama.
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