Restoration Trailer for Black Chariot Revealed
Originally published Jun 24, 2026
By Jordan Raup · The Film Stage
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Key points
- Black Chariot is a 1971 film directed by Robert L. Goodwin.
- The film follows a drifter in South Central Los Angeles involved with a Black militant group.
- Goodwin was one of the first Black writers in television, scripting for shows like Bonanza and All in the Family.
- A restoration trailer has been released, reintroducing the film to contemporary audiences.
- The film is considered a landmark in independent Black cinema.
A newly released restoration trailer for the 1971 film Black Chariot has brought attention to a long-forgotten piece of independent Black cinema. Directed by Robert L. Goodwin, the film follows a young drifter in South Central Los Angeles who becomes entangled with a Black militant group. Goodwin, known for his work as a television writer on shows like Bonanza and All in the Family, made his only directorial effort with this film. The restoration highlights the historical and cultural significance of the work, which is now being reintroduced to modern audiences.
Read the original story: The Film Stage — by Jordan Raup