Restored Charles Burnett Film 'My Brother’s Wedding' Returns to Screens After Decades
1983 film My Brother’s Wedding by Charles Burnett has been digitally restored and remastered by Milestone Films, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, and Kino Lorber.
In Brief
- •1983 film My Brother’s Wedding by Charles Burnett has been digitally restored and remastered by Milestone Films, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, and Kino Lorber.
- •The restored version has sold‑out screenings at New York’s Film Forum, is playing in theaters nationwide, and streams on the Criterion Channel.
- •The film is scheduled for screenings across the United Kingdom and Europe later in 2026.
- •Burnett, 82, supervised the restoration alongside Milestone president Maya S Cade and UCLA preservation head Jillian Borders.
- •The film had earlier production challenges, including a missing lead actor and a rushed rough cut accepted as final.
Why It Matters
The restoration brings a seminal work of Black cinema back to audiences, correcting decades of limited availability and preserving cultural heritage. Burnett’s resurgence highlights the importance of film preservation and the role of Black‑owned distributors like Milestone Films in ensuring diverse stories are accessible.
Key Details
- Restoration Partners
- Milestone Films, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, Kino Lorber
- Screening Venue
- New York’s Film Forum (sold‑out)
- Streaming Platform
- Criterion Channel
- Upcoming Screening Region
- United Kingdom and Europe (later 2026)
- Director Age
- 82
- Original Release Year
- 1983
Context & Background
Charles Burnett’s 1978 debut film Killer of Sheep was restored in 2025, marking a broader effort to revive his oeuvre and bring his Black working‑class narratives to new audiences.
What To Watch
Scheduled screenings of the restored film across the United Kingdom and Europe later in 2026
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