CANE RIVER

HORACE JENKINS | USA | 1982 | 105 MIN | NR | ENGLISH | 4K 

Deep in the heart of rural Louisiana, a forbidden romance flourishes in defiance of social castes and colorism in Horace B. Jenkins’ heralded, rediscovered treasure of Black American independent cinema.

Cast: Richard Romain, Tommye Myrick

Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s The American Vanguard series.

Innovative, important, and independent visions from Black filmmakers of the 20th century.