“An elegant documentary…A Panther in Africa is a tale of personal redemption, of the rabble-rouser who once wanted to turn society upside-down but now considers it a triumph to open the mind of a visitor or two. It’s a film about a man who lost his chance at the American dream, only to find other dreams out there worth pursuing.” Aaron Barnhart Kansas City Star

“By the end, you’ll feel you’re on intimate terms with the charming [Pete] O’Neal, the embattled country of Tanzania and the pain of political exile. Susan Stewart TV Guide
 

". . . former Black Panther Pete O’Neal offers some pointed reflections on the state of racism in the United States, as viewed from a self-imposed 30-year exile.” Jean Tang The Boston Globe

"O'Neal's searing honesty makes A Panther in Africa a rewarding documentary offering a unique perspective on race and national loyalties." Julie E. Washington Cleveland Plain Dealer
 

“A strong offering on P.O.V.” Roger Catlin Hartford Courant
 

“Panther captures what it means to never return home; it also frames well the war here which led to the arrest, death or flight of African freedom fighters.” Wanda Sabir San Francisco Bay View