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Black Chariot

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Robert Goodwin wrote, produced, and directed this lost gem of American independent cinema. Opening during a tense meeting between members of an underground Black Power group that leads to a stunning foot chase, Goodwin's film weaves past and present to tell the story of the social awakening of a character only referred to as "the drifter" (screen legend Bernie Casey in his first starring role!). Shot on both 35mm and video and boasting a fierce, early performance from L.A. Rebellion icon Barbara O. Jones, Black Chariot is a fascinatingly iconoclastic revelation. Though world-premiered at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1971, Black Chariot has remained under-screened for decades -- until now.

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Robert L. Goodwin

Director

Bernie Casey

The Drifter

Barbara O.

The Drifter's Lover

Richard Elkins

Leader of the Organization

Paulene Myers

The Drifter's Mother

Gene Dynarski

White doctor
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Synopsis Robert Goodwin wrote, produced, and directed this lost gem of American independent cinema. Opening during a tense meeting between members of an underground Black Power group that leads to a stunning foot chase, Goodwin's film weaves past and present to tell the story of the social awakening of a character only referred to as "the drifter" (screen legend Bernie Casey in his first starring role!). Shot on both 35mm and video and boasting a fierce, early performance from L.A. Rebellion icon Barbara O. Jones, Black Chariot is a fascinatingly iconoclastic revelation. Though world-premiered at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1971, Black Chariot has remained under-screened for decades -- until now.
Director
Robert L. Goodwin
Producer
Robert L. Goodwin
Screenwriter
Robert L. Goodwin
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 30, 1971, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 10, 2026
Runtime
1h 30m