In today’s episode, we’re hearing from Rick DuPree about his upcoming documentary that centers the story of the Black Panther Party’s Seattle chapter. Who were the Black Panthers and what lessons did they leave for Black change-makers, activists, and artists in Seattle today? Listen in as Rick speaks about his journey from envisioning to filming this documentary, alongside his son Marques.
About Rick DuPree - Rick, a native Seattleite and first-time filmmaker, combines experience as an educator, performer, and playwright to shape his first production, Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom, scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2025. A storyteller at heart, he’s written a stage play about his mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer and appeared on numerous community stages over the last 15 years as a performer. He was a lead character in Eddie Smith's short film “Behind Closed Doors”.
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