Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.

Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school.