"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" is a documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson. The film explores the history and legacy of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary African American organization active in the United States from 1966 to 1982. The film uses archival footage, photographs and interviews with former party members and other experts to provide a comprehensive look at the party's history and its impact on American society. It covers the party's formation, its role in the Civil Rights Movement, the FBI's efforts to undermine and destroy the party, the party's influence on politics and culture, and its eventual decline. The documentary was critically acclaimed and received several awards and nominations. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015 and was broadcast on the PBS series "Independent Lens" in 2016.