The Big Cigar: Series 1 (2024) 1-Disc Set Blu-ray – Biographical Thriller Miniseries

Based on the stranger-than-fiction true story, The Big Cigar chronicles the high-stakes manhunt for Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton (André Holland). Set against the volatile backdrop of the 1970s, Newton seeks to escape the FBI’s relentless pursuit by enlisting the help of unlikely ally Bert Schneider (Alessandro Nivola), a Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider. Together, they orchestrate an impossibly elaborate plan to smuggle Newton into Cuba under the guise of a fake movie production—a wild caper where Hollywood revolution meets social revolution.

This 1-Disc Blu-ray set collects the complete limited series from Apple TV+, developed by Jim Hecht and directed by Don Cheadle. Blending historical drama with the tension of a political thriller, the series offers a nuanced look at a misunderstood hero and the lengths taken to survive institutional persecution. Packed with powerful performances and period-accurate tension, this release is an essential addition for fans of historical biopics and riveting true-crime sagas.