Riverbend Restored (1989/2024) | Remastered Trailer

Coming to a film festival near you. Follow @Reelblackrenaissance on Instagram for updates.
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In 1989 a small independent film was made near Dallas, Texas that challenged the status quo and showed African-Americans fighting back against their oppressors. After a brief theatrical run and home video release, it all but disappeared…until now.
In a small Georgia town white supremacy and Black power come face to face. Major Quinton (STEVE JAMES) and his men are on the lam, running from a rigged court martial. They seek refuge in the small Georgia town of Riverbend where a cruel white sheriff (TONY FRANK) is terrorizing the Black population. Bell (MARGARET AVERY) becomes their only ally in a town on the verge of exploding. Quinton is enraged by the injustice he sees. He mobilizes a secret army and formulates a brilliant plan. In one bold stroke, on one fateful night, the fight for freedom and human rights will be decided. Soon the entire world will know the name-RIVERBEND.
Virtually unseen for nearly 35 years, this brand new 2K restoration (made from rare 35mm elements) was supervised by director Sam Firstenberg (American Ninja) and produced by Reelblack and makes its World Premiere at the 2024 Denton Black Film Festival Sat, Jan 27, 2024.
Filmmaker Sam Firstenberg, Debbi James (daughter of the late actor Steve James), Assistant Director Mike Shanks and Restoration Executive Producer Michael J. Dennis will be in attendance for a post film discussion about the film and the legacy of Steve James.
1989/COLOR / 96 MIN. / R

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I love this Black People standing up for themselves and fighting for what's rightfully theirs instead of just being brutalized throughout

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What amazing restoration work... it has never looked so good!

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Thank You 🙏🏽

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[@roselipton2113]

So this is a revolution story...first time seeing this... Thank you...

[@reelblack]

Thanks Alan for being part of the family.

[@BloomingRose60]

Shoutout Denton, TX! A lovely place to live!💗💗💗

[@dariosmagata8481]

This movie is awesome, great to see it's being restored! It deserves to be seen. I don't think American audiences were ready for it in 1989 and even today many probably aren't - but they need to be exposed to stuff like this.

[@reelblack]

Agreed. Help support the restoration. Enter our poster giveaway

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I'm te hospital right now recovering thank you lord Jesus

[@reelblack]

Praying for your full recovery ❤️‍🩹

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Wow this looks fantastic

[@hereandnow8578]

They're not hostages they prisoners of war. There's a difference

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[@A1collect]

I wish I could go that film festival

[@departfromevil2000]

AWESOME, I cant wait

[@kristijankuzman9532]

Is there a sequence of this movie or only one part is filmed?

[@jaren2159]

Great movie

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[@dogblues4829]

Never saw this movie

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Black Bless God ❤

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[@kisha4474]

Yep, I like this!

[@ashonlewis9353]

Is the whole movie going to be uploaded on your channel

[@reelblack]

Just the vhs version. Not the restoration.

[@kristijankuzman9532]

Will you have full movie on your channel?

[@reelblack]

Not the restoration, but the vhs version has been on the channel for years

[@expressomixed7558]

Where can I see this at?

[@reelblack]

Please read the description

[@LReno-di9cm]

Red or yellow, black or white. They are precious in His sight. I am a Christian and follow Jesus teachings. Jesus saw no color or nationality.😊

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Yeah he was a good open hearted brotha

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He didn't see color but Whyte people did

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[@FarmerG1111]

Can’t wait to see this! Never heard of it. Thanks 🫡👑