The Big Cigar (2024) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

The escape of Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton from the FBI with help from Hollywood producer Bert Schneider

Character Network — 10 Characters

• Huey P. Newton (André Holland) — protagonist
• Bert Schneider (Alessandro Nivola) — protagonist
• Gwen Fontaine (Tiffany Boone)
• Steve Blauner (P.J. Byrne)
• Agent Sydney Clark (Marc Menchaca)
• Teressa Dixon (Moses Ingram)
• Roz Torrance (Jaime Ray Newman)
• Michael Torrance (Hudson Robert Wurster)
• Richard Pryor (Inny Clemons)
• Jessica (Rebecca Dalton)

Key Relationships

• Bert Schneider → Jessica (Professional Associate) — Jessica is involved in the escape plan
• Huey P. Newton → Teressa Dixon (Social Associate) — Dixon has connections to Newton's cause
• Gwen Fontaine → Richard Pryor (Social Friend) — Friends in Hollywood circles
• Agent Sydney Clark → Teressa Dixon (Professional Informant) — Dixon may be providing information to Clark
• Bert Schneider → Steve Blauner (Professional Colleague) — Working together on Newton's escape plan
• Bert Schneider → Gwen Fontaine (Professional Colleague) — Working together on Newton's escape plan
• Huey P. Newton → Agent Sydney Clark (Conflict Target) — Clark is pursuing Newton as an FBI agent
• Huey P. Newton → Bert Schneider (Alliance Ally) — Schneider helps Newton escape from the FBI

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Hunted

Huey P. Newton becomes a target of the FBI and seeks help from unexpected allies in Hollywood.

The Conspiracy

Bert Schneider assembles a team to help Newton escape, including Hollywood connections and allies.

The Great Escape

Newton evades capture and executes the plan to flee to Cuba with his Hollywood allies.

Exile

Newton establishes a new life in Cuba while his allies face the consequences back in the US.