Black Chariot Film Screening

The Black Chariot Film Screening is a rare week-long theatrical engagement of Robert L. Goodwin's 1971 independent feature, recently restored by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The film, long feared lost, tells the story of Tuck (played by Bernie Casey), a man drawn into a Black-Panther-like radical group and the consequences of a member's betrayal. Told through affecting flashbacks, the movie offers fascinating glimpses into early-1970s Black radical politics and Los Angeles urban landscapes, and marks the debut of actress Barbara O. Jones. The screening is presented in partnership with Anthology Film Archives and includes special introductions by curators and scholars.

When: Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Showtimes: Nightly at 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM. The screening on Friday, July 10 at 6:45 PM will be introduced by Rhea Combs, Senior Fellow in Contemporary and Global Art at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Additional screenings will be introduced by Ina Archer and Bleakley McDowell of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Tickets: Cost varies by ticket type; no specific price is listed. Tickets can be reserved through the Anthology Film Archives website.
Lineup: Featured cast includes Bernie Casey (Tuck) and Barbara O. Jones in her debut role. The film was written, produced, and directed by Robert L. Goodwin, whose credits include television writing for “Bonanza,” “Julia,” “The Big Valley,” and “All in the Family.” The restoration was spearheaded by curator Rhea Combs.
Venue: Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003.
Note: This is the film’s first theatrical engagement on the East Coast. All screenings are on 35mm film. The event is co-sponsored by Anthology Film Archives and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.