Matt Barnes to Produce Huey Newton Biopic

Matt Barnes spent 15 years in the NBA. Like it or lump it, thats quite the accomplishment. After announcing his retirement in December 2017 via Instagram, the defensive stalwart and journeyman will now take his talents and funds to producing film works. 

On Sunday, Barnes took to the Gram again to tell us about his first project, a biopic of Black Panther Party co-founder Huey Newton.  Titled Power to the People, Barnes made reference to actor Keith Powers (The New Edition Story and Straight Outta Compton) as the possible lead.

Just got the Huey Newton The Leader Of The Black Panthers-bio pic GreenLit! POWER TO THE PEOPLE will be the name of the film! Stay tuned!! #HueyNewton #LeaderOfTheBLACKPANTHERS #TheTimeIsNOW! @keithpowers you ready bro

17.3k Likes, 742 Comments – @matt_barnes9 on Instagram: “Just got the Huey Newton The Leader Of The Black Panthers-bio pic GreenLit! POWER TO THE…”

This is all a part of Barnes stated plan to become a billionaire by 50. We wish him all the luck in the world in his new endeavor.  

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