From the research i did on bass reeves, this film seems to be very historically accurate. Filmstoon film streaming hd vf, film gratuit complet en. If youve yet to register, why not find out more about the reeves project. Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift, thanks. Having escaped from slavery after the civil war, he arrives. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. Bass reeves was one of those rugged lawman who brought law and order to the american west, and more particularly to nineteenthcentury oklahoma.
Yes, even the familiar yellow watchmen text logo appears as part of the grainy silent film before the plot carries on to show about a minute and a half of a bass reeves adventure. Another bass reeves movie project remains alive and well at amazon studios with a script from chloe zhao. Despite speculation that he inspired the creation of the lone ranger, few people know the epic story of bass reeves. Owned by a man named william reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Upon his mothers death in 1880, baca returned with his father to belen, new mexico, where his father became a marshal. A 25foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black u. Set in oklahoma and based on the true life story of legendary lawman bass reeves, the movie hell. Sur film streaming, toutes vos suggestions sont les bienvenues. Bass reeves, wearing his iconic push broom mustache.
David gyasi stars as legendary oklahoma lawman bass reeves in. When deputy marshal bass reeves began to sing softly to himself, people who knew him ran for cover. In a brainstorming session on who would be the dream writer for the project, morgan through of john sayles, the oscarnominated writerdirector of the 1996 texas feature lone star. I found that the comedic spots in the film added to the liveliness of the story. A battle of wills arises between them as the outlaw tries to escape. In the midst of this chaos, nine outlaws attempt to take over a saloon in the worst way. Reports regarding reevess activities and whereabouts. Marshal was born jul 1838 in arkansas and died 12 january 1910 in muskogee, muskogee, oklahoma and is buried at the the old creek agency cemetery, muskogee creek nation, in muskogee, oklahoma. Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. Set in 1875, when an illiterate former slave, bass reeves, decides to become a law man, he must prove his worth by accepting an assignment that no other marshal will. Mini about hero lawman bass reeves in works at hbo deadline.
Black gun, silver star tells the story of this honest and courageous black frontier lawman who went out of his way to bring in his man alive. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. In honor of the 100th anniversary of his death and his importance to american history, howe middle school broadcast journalism students invite you to participate in this special program about one of the bravest men this country has ever known. Bass reeves, american lawman who was one of the first deputy u. See more ideas about restoration, descriptions of people and pyramid of djoser. The legendary africanamerican wild west marshal who arrested outlaws and killed 14 men bass. Bass reeves, a 2010 fictionalized account of reevess life and career, stars james a. Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. It appears to have been made by a indie filmmaker and is available at walmart. Morgan freeman and lori mccrearys revelations entertainment has optioned arthur t. I havent heard if they will film here in fort smith, but that would be good.
The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen goodreads. Aug 08, 2017 bass reeves, wearing his iconic push broom mustache. But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. New day restoration news movie posters film poster film posters. Sep 03, 2017 bass reeves is on his most dangerous mission yet, facing one of the most notorious outlaws in the indian territory. Bass reeves, a 2010 fictionalized account of reeves s life and career, stars james a. In the year 1875 the indian territory was the most dangerous place in the united states, because there was virtually no law to govern the land. You may also want to think about joining the reeves project wiki which can be found at beverly watson coadmin reeves dna project. This last saturday in may 2012 was set aside to commemorate the life, legacy and remarkable public service of one of the finest us marshals ever to wear a badge deputy us marshal bass reeves. On the border film complet streaming en francais vk voirfilm. His family moved to topeka, kansas, when he was a young child. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history. Marshal, an arkansas slave named bass reeves, was the reallife inspiration for the lone ranger.
See the full list of bass reeves cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The fact that bass reeves was born enslaved and then later was authorized to arrest white men, all without any sense of grudge or revenge, is telling, he said of reeves, who arrested more than 3,000 felons in fort smith and the former indian territory during his time as a lawman for judge isaac c. The reeves project a global genealogical collaboration for the reeves and. A drama based on the life of bass reeves, the first africanamerican united states deputy marshal. He is john reeves who descends from william anderson reeves of greene county, tennessee.
Gary gray, cameron crowe, scott rudin, and lenny kravitz all have tried to bring the singers story to. Bass reeves, negro, was buried yesterday and the funeral was attended by a large number of white peoplemen who in the early days knew the old deputy marshal and admired him as a faithful officer and respected him as an honest man. But besides his work as a lawman, reeves serves to show modern audiences that the american west was not an exclusively white territory. Crystal, i have a few stories ahead of it but ive been thinking about bass reeves for a number of years and i think i will give it a try. This post was written by katy berube, who was a summer intern in textual processing. Bass reeves documentary to air sunday lifestyle times. Hell on the border is a 2019 action film based on the early law enforcement career of bass reeves, starring david gyasi. Apr 01, 2008 a finalist for the 2007 spur award, sponsored by the western writers of america, black gun, silver star tells bass reeves. Reports regarding reeves s activities and whereabouts. Nov 7, 2018 bass reeves july 1838 12 january 1910 was one of the first african americans possibly the first to receive a commission as a deputy u.
This epic, actionpacked western tells the incredible true story of bass reeves, the first black marshal in the wild west. Starring david gyassi as bass reeves the movie boasts are strong supporting cast. The life and legend of frontier marshall bass reeves. Oct 01, 2014 gill strange fruit launches the tales of the talented tenth series, about notable figures in africanamerican history, with an entry outlining the life of bass reeves, among the first black deputy u. The movie isnt so much a history lesson as it is an introspective into an individuals personal narrative. Yet another miniseries adapted from a biography is in the planning stages at hbo. It focuses on the true story of a littleknown marshal who patrolled the old indian territory, now known as oklahoma.
An uncommon reaction, you might think, but from many accounts it was best to steer clear of a singing bass reeves as. Although the project is scheduled to be a sixpart miniseries, the life of reeves. Amazon studios will be the studio behind chloe zhaos untitled bass reeves biopic, a historical western on the first black u. Owned by a man named george reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Bass reeves july 1838 january 12, 1910 was an american law enforcement officer. This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves. It was a story that i was unfamiliar with and am grateful to. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under federal judge isaac c. With derek ray duncan, samuel godwin, mauricio griffin, david guthrie. Hell on the border is a 2019 action film based on the early law enforcement career of bass reeves. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw with the help of a grizzled journeyman. During his time as a marshal, reeves caught more than 3,000 criminals.
Morgan freeman to produce bass reeves story for hbo. The reeves project a global genealogical collaboration for the reeves and similar surnames. Was this african american cop the inspiration for the. Bass reeves miniseries in works for hbo entertainment. Zhao made her directorial debut with the film songs my brothers taught me. With sayles on board, the project was pitched to hbo. The astounding story of the real life lone ranger who escaped slavery and caught over 3,000 outlaws duration. Bass reeves at find a grave 10 facts about bass reeves at. There havent been many updates since it was announced and the project is likely dead. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen scholastic. Elfego baca february 10, 1865 august 27, 1945 was a gunman, lawman, lawyer, and politician in the later years of the american wild west. Bass reeves is on his most dangerous mission yet, facing one of the most notorious outlaws in the indian territory.
In the early days of the character, the mask covered the lone rangers entire face, which may have been a homage to bass reeves above, if indeed the character was based on the frontier deputy marshal. In addition to a being a story of a hero frontier marshall, the bass reeves project is also a fatherson tale. The legendary africanamerican wild west marshal who arrested 3,000 outlaws and killed 14 men. Dre is making a movie about marvin gaye exclusive f. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Well, it looks like morgan freeman thought the same thing because hes teamed up with.
Tickets are available online at or ordered by phone9186161254. A movie based on the true life story of bass reeves, a legendary tough african american cowboy in the wild west, and starring david gyasi and frank grillo. Feb 20, 20 in this bass reeves film, lawless, three outlaws divvy up a dead mans belongings. Bass reeves arrested many lawbreakers over the years, but on occasion, he would capture one considered more wicked and dangerous than most. Born a slave in arkansas, reeves grew up in grayson county, texas, following the relocation of his owner, william s. Bass reeves, a former slave who escaped to prestatehood oklahoma to live among the indian nations and became the states most. According to deadline, john sayles will script the project which will be based on burtons book of course. Marshal in the indian country bass reeves won a reputation as the most feared u. Well, it looks like morgan freeman thought the same thing because hes teamed up with hbo for a miniseries based on the bass reeves life. Film streaming voir film streaming complet en streaming. Reeves health failed in january 1910, and he died of brights disease in that year. To browse our site you do not need to register, but if youd like to become a contributor, then please complete this form to join us. So if your looking for a cool western to kick back and watch i believe that bass reeves is a great choice.
Bass reeves, overlooked american hero, gets hollywood closeup. The american old west was a fertile cauldron for myth and legend, producing such fantastical figures as paul. That is until they realize one of them is keeping a secret. During the civil war, george reeves joined the confederate army and tagged along with him bass reeves weiser, 2009. Marshal for 32 years and during this long period belle stair was arrested several times, yet there is no record of bass being involved in any of her arrests. I have placed the white with some pink mixed in on the spot where a monument would be if he had one for the purpose of his photo of the memorial and a reference for someone walking up on the lot to be able to find.
The legend of bass reeves by author gary paulsen is a western written for young readers. Apr 20, 2017 wouldnt a film about reeves make one helluva movie. Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. Bass reeves was one of the first african american deputy u. Aug 06, 20 however, one historian believes that this 19thcentury deputy u. He faced some of the most murderous outlaws known to. Wouldnt a film about reeves make one helluva movie. Born to slave parents in 1838 in paris, texas, bass reeves would become the first black u. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Marshal bass reeves patrolled indian territory during and the wild west era. Amazon studios lands biopic on bass reeves, first black u. Tales of the talented tenth, the author has chosen to highlight the racism with symbolic images that are called rebuses. Voir film streaming vf ne necessite pas denregistrement pour voir les films en streaming. By the time clayton moore took on the persona of the lone ranger for the 1950s abc series, the black mask covered only his eyes next slide. His rendition of the great bass reeves son, bennie was riveting. He is a member of the drama desk, the society of lgbtq entertainment critics, and the online film critics society. Bass reeves lesson plans and lesson ideas brainpop educators.
Having escaped from slavery after the civil war, he arrives in arkansas seeking a job with the law. Jacob, i see where there was a film called, black marshall. These characteristics allowed him to be favored by his masterhe became the buddy and personal servant of george reeves. Courageous and knowing no other call but his duty, so ran the obituary of marshal bass reeves. Bass reeves, the first africanamerican deputy arrests an outlaw and brings him toward encampment.
Home screen film bass reeves, overlooked american hero, gets hollywood closeup bass reeves, overlooked american hero, gets hollywood closeup in 20, the daily mail called him the reallife django. This western action movie is adapted from the bestselling novel trilogy. The american old west was a fertile cauldron for myth. Bass reeves, despite his big frame, was a good man, polite in his ways, and had a good sense of humor. Watch him defeat notorious outlaws and battle his greatest foe, jim crow. In this animated educational movie about american westward expansion, learn how u.
Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift. But hell on the border is just one project that suggests a resurgent. Bass reeves blazed a trail as the first black deputy u. You can see a rebus in some of the speech bubbles, in which a small face is inserted in the text to substitute for the hostile names bass would have been called. The bass reeves miniseries joins another highprofile longform project about a black american history hero in the works at hbo, a movie. Baca was born in socorro, new mexico, to francisco and juana maria baca.
See more ideas about african, black history and black cowboys. I had heard in the past, by word of mouth, that people were thinking about doing a miniseries on bass reeves. No writer could invent a more amazing, western frontier character than bass reeves. Bass reeves worked to bring about law and order to a terrible area, but when a democratic government was set up, it was worse than before for bass, brady said. Jun 10, 20 by the time clayton moore took on the persona of the lone ranger for the 1950s abc series, the black mask covered only his eyes next slide.
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