Seberg

Jean Seberg bids farewell to her husband Romain Gary and their child as she prepares to leave Paris. This moment marks the beginning of her tumultuous journey, filled with unexpected challenges and emotional conflicts.

During her flight to Los Angeles, Seberg encounters Hakim Jamal, a member of the Black Panther Party. Jamal asserts his right to first-class seating, claiming the widow of Malcolm X deserves special treatment, captivating Seberg with his passionate speech.

Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Seberg faces a significant protest at the airport organized by activists advocating for Malcolm X's widow. This deeply affects her, prompting her to openly show solidarity with the Black Power movement by raising her fist.

Unbeknownst to Seberg, she is being monitored by undercover FBI agents, including Jack Solomon, who propose to keep tabs on her due to her perceived connection with the Black Power movement. This sets into motion a disturbing chapter of her life characterized by invasive surveillance.

As Seberg engages further with Jamal, their relationship evolves into a passionate affair. This situation becomes increasingly complicated due to their respective marital commitments and the watchful eyes of the FBI.

COINTELPRO agents invade Seberg's privacy by capturing intimate moments of her relationship with Jamal. These recordings compromise not only her personal life but also threaten Jamal’s marriage to Dorothy Jamal.

The emotional turmoil peaks when Jamal decides to end the affair, leaving Seberg heartbroken. As the FBI's surveillance escalates, she begins to feel increasingly paranoid about her involvement with the Black Panther movement.

Amidst her chaos, Seberg discovers she is pregnant, but struggles with uncertainty about the father's identity. This news compounds her emotional distress as she navigates the fallout from her affair and the intense scrutiny of the FBI.

The relentless FBI agents exacerbate Seberg's situation by spreading harmful rumors that a BPP member fathered her child. This manipulation leads to deep psychological effects and damages her reputation in the public eye.

As rumors and speculation spiral, Seberg suffers the loss of her unborn child, pushing her towards a profound depression. The emotional toll, alongside the destructive FBI campaign, brings her to the brink of despair.

In a show of resilience, Seberg decides to sue the publication responsible for spreading the damaging rumors about her pregnancy. This decision signifies her struggle against the injustices she faces and her determination to reclaim control over her narrative.

At a critical juncture, Solomon reveals to Seberg the full extent of the FBI's surveillance and manipulative tactics. This revelation unveils the systematic targeting she faced and propels her into a confrontation with her harsh reality.

Ultimately, Seberg chooses to relocate to Paris as a means to escape the ongoing harassment. Her commitment to the Black Panther Party remains unwavering even in her new life abroad, showing her dedication to the causes she believes in.

Seberg's life ends in 1979 under tragic circumstances, with her death reportedly due to probable suicide. Her legacy continues as a symbol of the personal costs associated with political activism and the consequences of systemic oppression.