Debuting in 1982, “Cane River” was an independent-film curio: a race and colorism-themed love story with an all-black cast, written and directed by a black filmmaker, financed by wealthy black backers. The filmmaker’s name was Horace B. Jenkins, who spent most of his career working in public television, and died of a heart attack at the age of 42, just a few months after “Cane River” premiered.
Largely financed by the Rhodes family of New Orleans (an African American family that has provided dignified burials for African Americans since the Civil War), “Cane River” was championed by Richard Pryor, but disappeared for decades after Jenkins’ sudden death.
It was mostly unknown until 2013, when an Academy Film Archive team selected the film’s original negative as part of a large group of materials brought from the vault of DuArt Film & Video.
After some preliminary research, including a discussion with the film’s editor Debi Moore,...
Largely financed by the Rhodes family of New Orleans (an African American family that has provided dignified burials for African Americans since the Civil War), “Cane River” was championed by Richard Pryor, but disappeared for decades after Jenkins’ sudden death.
It was mostly unknown until 2013, when an Academy Film Archive team selected the film’s original negative as part of a large group of materials brought from the vault of DuArt Film & Video.
After some preliminary research, including a discussion with the film’s editor Debi Moore,...
- 1/21/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Similar News
‘Back to Black’ Backlash: Eddie Marsan Says Marisa Abela Was ‘Attacked’ Over Casting for the Sake of ‘Clickbait’
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Apple TV+ Is Pitching a New Compensation Model for Creators — Report
- 5/13/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Remake
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Danielle Larracuente: Biography Of The Hollywood Rising Star
- 5/11/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
First Look At Maggie Q As Renée Ballard In ‘Bosch: Legacy’ Crossover Episode; Jet Wilkinson To Direct Ballard Spinoff Pilot
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Bosch: Legacy’: Maggie Q’s Renée Ballard Arrives in Season 3 Finale Photos
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
“I’ve always felt really proud about”: Dead Poets Society Star Josh Charles Did One Thing to Robin Williams That Most Stars Would Only Dream of
- 5/12/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kevin Hart Honored (and Humiliated) in Trailer for Mark Twain Prize Special
- 5/6/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
Chris Hemsworth Was Bothered by Scorsese and Coppola’s Marvel Criticism as It ‘Felt Harsh’ and ‘Was an Eye-Roll,’ Says ‘Superhero Curse’ Exists in That ‘You Get Pigeonholed’
- 5/13/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Gina Brillon: The Loss of My Grandmother Pushed Me to Pursue Comedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Gina Brillon
- Popsugar.com
‘Back to Black’ Backlash: Eddie Marsan Says Marisa Abela Was ‘Attacked’ Over Casting for the Sake of ‘Clickbait’
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Barbarella’: Edgar Wright To Direct Sydney Sweeney, Jane Goldman To Co-Write Script
- 5/13/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Apple TV+ Is Pitching a New Compensation Model for Creators — Report
- 5/13/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Remake
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Kevin Costner Speaks Out on ‘Yellowstone’ Drama: ‘Paramount and 101 Studios Mismanaged This’
- 5/13/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
‘Back to Black’ Backlash: Eddie Marsan Says Marisa Abela Was ‘Attacked’ Over Casting for the Sake of ‘Clickbait’
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Civil War Becomes A24's Second Movie Ever To Hit $100 Million At The Box Office
- 5/13/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in Season 2 of FUBAR
- 5/13/2024
- by IMDb News
- IMDb News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix Broke the TV Landscape. Everybody's in LA Can Help Fix It.
- 5/13/2024
- by Lauren Piester
- Primetimer
‘Good Omens’ Season 3: Will Jon Hamm Be Back? Plus, More Teases
- 5/13/2024
- TV Insider
The Chi Will See a Major Death Before the End of Season 6: ‘Sadness for Everyone,’ Stars Tease
- 5/13/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com