FFR 155: Judas and the Black Messiah

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 10 a.m.

Continuing our month-long series of episodes focusing on work by Black creators, on today\u2019s podcast we\u2019re taking a look at Judas and the Black Messiah. Directed by Shaka King, the Sundance 2021 premiering film has earned both critical acclaim and scrutiny. Can a Hollywood movie adequately tell a story about political radicals? Does Judas and the Black Messiah do justice to Fred Hampton? Listen in to hear our thoughts.