Un été américain

This documentary portrays the solidarity of young Californian leftwing militants with the Black Panther cause Footage of their militant activities during discussions and protests in Oakland where they were following the trial of Black Panther leader Huey Newton throws light on the reasons for their active support for the AfroAmerican revolutionary movement known as the Black Panther Party The young American filmmaker who as part of his film project about Californian hippies conducts a series of interviews exemplifies the type of commitment they chose The documentary also features clips from speeches given by Black Panther party militants an interview with Black Panther Party information secretary Kathleen Cleaver concerts and a Black Panther military parade