I certainly hope that all those folks who were upset with my box office piece on "The Perfect Guy" (and the "support black films" brigade) will be rushing out to see this when it comes to a theater in your neck of the woods; or you have already seen it, if it’s currently playing at a theater near you (or you plan to).

For those in NYC and Boston, you should know that it’s been extended for at least another week, meaning, if you haven’t seen it yet, and you live in those 2 cities, you’re in luck! 

This weekend, it opens in DC, Philadelphia, Providence, Baltimore, St. Louis, Seattle, and Santa Fe. 

For the rest of the country, check out the full schedule of planned openings through November in the table below, and look for your city. It’s not expected to travel the entire country, but if you’re one of the lucky ones, make the effort to see it at your local theater before it leaves. It’ll eventually be broadcast as part of PBS’ independent film series "INDEPENDENT LENS," but that won’t be until some time in 2016. Although if it continues to fare well during its theatrical run, there’s a good chance that the run will be extended, and the film will open in even more cities; hence why it’s important to see it while it’s in theaters.

Stanley Nelson’s acclaimed new documentary, “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" is a definitive portrait of the Black Panther Party – its rise and fall – painting a complete and accurate account of the revolutionary black nationalist organization; a film that should act as a reminder, as well as an education (especially for the uninitiated, unaware of those whose shoulders they stand on). 

As Nelson himself states, the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party is a story "that hasn’t been told," adding that, "the Panthers have been part of other films, or there have been stories about individual Panthers. But there’s never been a really great movie about the Black Panther Party."

The documentary not only looks at the rise and fall of the Party, but also its influence on how African Americans think of themselves today, especially in consideration of recent (and ongoing) collective action within communities nationwide, in response to multiple incidents of police brutality that led to fatalities. A key Panther practice was its monitoring of police officers, and challenges of police brutality.  

Said Mr. Nelson. “The Black Panthers made an indelible imprint on American culture and politics. The story of their rise and fall is essential history for understanding the times we live in, and the complicated political dynamics that are still at play.”

Here are current and upcoming screenings of the film. It’s even heading to the UK!