The Big Cigar
2024 · Apple TV · 40 min · 1 season
S01E06 · The Pirate
Fri, 14 June, 10:00 pm
Series finale. Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
About
The Big Cigar tells the extraordinary, hilarious, almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Newton relied on his best friend, Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI.
Episodes
- E01
Panther / Producer
Fri, 17 May· 39 minOn the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.
- E02
The Cuban
Fri, 17 May· 41 minHuey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.
- E03
Guns & Matzah
Fri, 24 May· 38 minHuey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
- E04
What Are Friends For?
Fri, 31 May· 39 minA chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby's differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.
- E05
Lost Paradise
Fri, 7 June· 39 minClark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news—and hits another roadblock.
- E06
The Pirate
Fri, 14 June· 41 minSeries finale. Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
Cast
André Holland
Huey P. Newton
Alessandro Nivola
Bert Schneider
Tiffany Boone
Gwen Fontaine
P.J. Byrne
Steve Blauner
Marc Menchaca
Agent Sydney Clark