Updated On: 26 April, 2021 08:00 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Judas and the Black Messiah is an American biographical drama movie about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, at the hands of William O`Neal (Lakeith Stanfield), an FBI informant.

Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Judas and the Black Messiah," poses in the press room at the Oscars on April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. Pic/AFP
British actor Daniel Kaluuya took home the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for his performance in the `Judas and Black Messiah`. After winning the award, Kaluuya made a reference to the Black Panther Party, saying, "The Black Panther Party showed me how to love myself." `Judas and the Black Messiah` is an American biographical drama movie about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, at the hands of William O`Neal (Lakeith Stanfield), an FBI informant.
Kaluuya had essayed the role of Fred Hampton in the movie and it brought him wide-acclaim from all corners. Earlier, Kaluuya had also won the Golden Globe this year for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Motion Picture for his performance in the movie.