The Murder of Fred Hampton

The Murder of Fred Hampton is a 1971 documentary film that depicts the brutal murder of Fred Hampton, leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and its subsequent investigation, also documenting his activities in organizing the Chapter, public speeches, and programs he founded for children during his final eighteen months. Through re-enactments, evidence from the scene, and interviews, the film argues that Hampton was murdered by the Chicago police. The documentary is split into two parts: a portrait of Fred Hampton and an investigative report into his death in the pre-dawn raid at his apartment by the Chicago Police Department.