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.
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