Leaving Cleaver (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, Leaving Cleaver is a documentary film, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. In March 1997, social activist, former Black Panther, and author, Eldridge Cleaver sat down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. for a discussion of his life as a civil rights activist. It would be the last major interview Cleaver gave before his death in May 1998. This film draws on the 1997 interview, archival footage, and commentary from Cleaver's former wife Kathleen, as well as audio tapes of a 1975 interview that Gates did with Cleaver in Paris.
Who’s in it. Leaving Cleaver stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self, Eldridge Cleaver as Self and Kathleen Cleaver as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leaving Cleaver page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leaving Cleaver (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leaving Cleaver change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Leaving Cleaver?
- Leaving Cleaver stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Eldridge Cleaver and Kathleen Cleaver.
- When was Leaving Cleaver released?
- Leaving Cleaver was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.