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“The Big Cigar” (Apple TV+) follows Black Panther Party co-founder Huey Newton's 1974 escape to Cuba, aided by a Hollywood producer who disguised the plan as a film production.

Black Panther leader outran the feds — with help of film producer

“The Big Cigar” (Apple TV+) follows Black Panther Party co-founder Huey Newton's 1974 escape to Cuba, aided by a Hollywood producer who disguised the plan as a film production.

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