Riverbend Resurrected: The Lost 35mm Premiere

In this episode we ride alongside a rediscovered film and the people who refused to let it die: Riverbend, a daring 1989 drama about three Black Vietnam veterans who confront a racist sheriff and reclaim their town. From the thrill of finding untouched 35mm prints in a forgotten vault to the intimate memories of cast and crew, the conversation unfolds like a detective story and a love letter to overlooked Black cinema. Listen as actors recall the camaraderie, the losses, and the bold vision behind a movie that vanished for 35 years only to return with renewed urgency in today’s climate. Between restoration notes, festival anecdotes, and the promise of a Juneteenth Blu-ray release, this episode invites you to witness a cultural resurrection and a film that resonates now more than ever. CHECK IT OUT: https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/riverbend-10-14-25/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWkO5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQSGtNZzlEV2plZFhvOG9IAR4eITHcW5BtR6Qkcfa-Sz4J1qHNdjxnkOcEtB9323lKwgEKksxzLU_rcqBVyQ_aem_K_09LH9g2TpV7gAbuIHwcg https://shop.reelblack.com/products/riverbend-blu-ray-pre-order-limited-edition https://youtu.be/ejcnpEDSvpE https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOpKqWiDvKn/