Riverbend Restored in Denton,TX 1/27/2024

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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 27th, 2:35 PM @ Alamo Drafthouse - Denton Theater 8 (get tix at www.dentonbff.com or dbff24.eventiv... )
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.

[@susancarolan153]

The music changes to tell you she is beginning to trust him to protect her. It's called falling in love😮😅❤🐛🦋🙏🏻

[@its_just_me8476]

Love how you wrote that. Made me wanna fall in love

[@yehudahlioness8544]

The way that camera swung around slowly and caught every detail of that stare. I mean, just exquisite. I don't know if I've ever really seen black love on screen until just now. I lost my husband a few years ago, and this made me want to be in love again. I really appreciate this post, and will have to watch the movie.

[@gloriavalentine-zo5mp]

This is great acting & l love her as an actress.

[@CSDonohue11]

I only know that Dude from being
Kung Fu Joe 🥋

[@anthonywoodson6932]

Master of karate🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CSDonohue11]

@@anthonywoodson6932 Yes 🙏

[@KhaaligWalker-vu8nx]

It turned on just look how she stared in his eyes so deep

[@coop3601]

A'ight Sug Avery!!! Never seen this movie before!

[@its_just_me8476]

Thats what I said. COME ON Suge Avery! Who knew about this movie. I wanna see it

[@Lee-fx7md]

​@@its_just_me8476Me too! 😊❤

[@martininevada1581]

Sug’ Before she had that nasty woman disease.

[@bigmixx75]

Glad this project was brought to fruition

[@lisanicon6996]

Is that 'SHUG AVERY'??❤❤

[@Lee-fx7md]

Yes 😊❤❤

[@terrancewhite3043]

Her name is Margaret Avery

[@terryspivey4863]

The beautiful Margaret Avery (Being Mary Jane, The Color Purple, Scott Joplin, Which Way is Up) and the late, great Steve James (Mask, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka, American Ninja, The Exterminator).

[@ladyofspa]

Jesus when we were burnt like Brass like jesus so beautiful.

[@SunshineState-ou7pr]

Some of us still are, and nothing wrong with it because it is beautiful

[@Broyale26]

Shout out to Rambro Steve James, RIP💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@rcamargo636]

Yo this film seems great 👍

[@rcamargo636]

Just saw it on you're channel. I know what I'm watching tonight

[@rcamargo636]

Just finished watching it with my dad, we both enjoyed it

[@sc-bj2fs]

Margaret Avery! The presumption she was supposed to help them is baffling.

[@joannemadden7449]

I just became a new Subscriber, hoping White Person is welcomed

[@reelblack]

Welcome Joanne ❤️

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

4hrs away from me dang Mike

[@jameelahmuhammad]

Where can I find the full movie???

[@reelblack]

It’s on the channel

[@miamonroe3246]

Acting...ugh

[@lefthook360boxingmma7]

How can I own this movie? Is it on bluray?

[@reelblack]

It’s coming. Follow @reelblackrenaissance on Instagram for updates

[@elMaxx5]

Never heard of it. Looks good.

[@ccjtv809]

What's the movie called? I would love to watch it

[@MIKESMOVIECORNERANDMORE]

Riverbend. (1989)

[@chillchi49]

When i first saw this movie, it was called RACE WAR.​@MIKESMOVIECORNERANDMORE

[@MIKESMOVIECORNERANDMORE]

@@chillchi49 it makes sense

[@kleideja]

Essas músicas são lindos e geniais, maravilhosas❤

[@CuttinBlade]

Drafthouse put out Miami Connection 1987 a personal favorite

[@deedeepolishtontv7858]

She cute

[@callmemonkh9020]

I WANNA SEE THIS!!! Where...where???😊

[@CuttinBlade]

Is this coming out on blu ray?

[@sojubean6386]

🥋

[@kleideja]

Pessoal, desculpem qual é o nome do filme, pf

[@reelblack]

Riverbend

[@FunnyAtv-oz8wu]

❤😊

[@lexg4054]

Her voice ❤