Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. It looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. Maybe the law aint perfect, but its the only one we got, and without it we got nuthin bass reeves. How watchmens bass reeves cameo ties into the original comic. Arkansas, 1875, after shooting 5 men to save a judge and then going into indian territory after a lethal outlaw, bass reeves becomes the first black deputy marshal west of mississippi. The continuing story of bass reeves, the first black us marshal west of the mississippi. An excellent profile of bass reeves 18381910, a former slave who became a deputy u. His rendition of the great bass reeves son, bennie was riveting. Im finding that some places probably incorrectly labeled pictures. Bass reeves lawman bass reeves trilogy book 2 kindle.
It can be viewed by scanning a qr code that is near the statue on garrison avenue in fort smith, ar. A drama based on the life of bass reeves, the first africanamerican united states deputy marshal. Watch the trailer to hell on the border, about bass reeves, the. His reputation for persistence, his total fearlessness, his skills. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In honor of this heroic legacy, and in cooperation with noted author and historian art burton, the u.
Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history. Yet another miniseries adapted from a biography is in the planning stages at hbo. Many heroic lawmen of the wild west, familiar to us through television and film, were actually violent scoundrels and outlaws themselves. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. A black man becomes a united states deputy marshal in the 1875 west. Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass method the legend of bass reeves the legend of bass reeves. With derek ray duncan, samuel godwin, mauricio griffin, david guthrie. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. If you see a photo that may not be reeves, let me know. 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. Marshal in honor of black history month, ahc did a show on this extraordinary legend in the oklahoma territory.
But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero. Deputy us marshal bass reeves was the man who the legend of the lone ranger was written about. Though the truth has yet to be determined, historians consider it unlikely that reeves ever served in the last two battles. Bass reeves blazed a trail as the first black deputy u. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the release dates submission guide.
Apr 20, 2017 morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift, thanks to hbo. I found that the comedic spots in the film added to the liveliness of the story. He faced some of the most murderous outlaws known to. Marshals and their deputies have served as the instruments of civil authority by all three branches of the u. 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. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under federal judge isaac c. Reeves health failed in january 1910, and he died of brights disease in that year. See more ideas about black history, african and black cowboys. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bass reeves lawman bass reeves trilogy book 2. There was no bass reeves movie in 1921nor would there be one for. Bass reeves, the first black deputy us marshal to ride for justice west of the mississippi river. Feb 22, 2012 hollywood is joining fort smith in honoring one of the men who hunted outlaws in the wild west. In the midst of this chaos, nine outlaws attempt to take over a saloon in the worst way. The legend of the former texas marshal figures prominently in damon.
This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves. How watchmens bass reeves cameo ties into the original comic the first episodes film withina film ties into the comics vision of althistory pop culture. Bass reeves escaped numerous assassination attempts on his life, he was the most feared deputy u. A 25foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black u. Bass reeves could well have been one of the greatest lawmen of the wild west. The real lone ranger was black, and now there is a movie about him. House, santiago villalobos, craig rainey, wesley blake. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The life and legend of frontier marshall bass reeves. Reeves according to research is the only deputy on record who started working for parkers court in 1875 and worked up to statehood in 1907. Marshal, bass reeves arrested 3,000 felons, killed 14 men, and was never shot himself. 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.
Owned by a man named william reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Nov 28, 2017 this is a brief history of bass reeves, one of the first africanamerican deputy united states marshals. A movie based on the true life story of bass reeves, a legendary tough african american cowboy in the wild west. A battle of wills arises between them as the outlaw tries to escape. Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. Sep 03, 2017 bass reeves is on his most dangerous mission yet, facing one of the most notorious outlaws in the indian territory. This video was made to celebrate the achievements of a great man.
Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 phillips, gary, odom, mel, salmon, andrew, ferguson, derrick on. Bass reeves, the first africanamerican deputy arrests an outlaw and brings him toward encampment. Feb 20, 20 in this bass reeves film, lawless, three outlaws divvy up a dead mans belongings. Marshal bass reeves ever pulled on a criminal a particularly glorious example of fake it til you make it. Hes raising funds to make the film the deadline 200 marshals, which chronicles the adven. This western action movie is adapted from the bestselling novel trilogy penned by author fred staff, and features real life exploits of u. From the research i did on bass reeves, this film seems to be very historically accurate. Download movie hell on the border 2019 mp4 free download.
Would like to have the one movie made in reference to his life. This western action movie is adapted from the bestselling novel trilogy. Bass reeves worked a total of thirtytwo years as a deputy u. The united states marshals service usms is a federal law enforcement agency within the u. 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. Help indie filmmaker josey wells bring the story of deputy us marshal bass reeves to the silver screen. So if your looking for a cool western to kick back and watch i believe that bass reeves is a great choice. Hell on the border is a 2019 action film based on the early law enforcement career of bass reeves, starring david. Follow the life and legends of the most effective us marshal in history. Download now download movie hell on the border 2019 mp4 hell on the border 2019 mp4 download download 3 from hell 2019 mp4 a movie based on the true life story of bass reeves, a legendary tough african american cowboy in the wild west. Apr 21, 2014 bass reeves family however, claims an alternative story which suggests that between 1861 and 1862, reeves attacked his owner in an argument over a card game and escaped into indian territory. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Marshal museum, and the bass reeves legacy initiative, wellington ltd is proud to honor this true american western hero by introducing the deputy u. By 1875, reeves and his family were living back in western arkansas, and it was there that he was approached to apply for a position as a deputy u.
The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen overdrive. As for the indomitable marshal bass reeves, he was a former slave turned deputy marshal who captured some 3000 outlaws in his long and storied career. Reeves became a legendary lawman for judge isaac parker of the western district of arkansas federal court in fort smith, arkansas. It is the oldest american federal law enforcement agency and was created by the judiciary act of 1789 during the presidency of george washington as the office of the united states marshal. Bass reeves lawman bass reeves trilogy book 2 kindle edition by staff, fred. Download our free app for apple and android and kindle devices. That is until they realize one of them is keeping a secret. Bass reeves july 1838 january 12, 1910 was an american law enforcement officer. He worked mostly in arkansas and the oklahoma territory. Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift. Bass reeves finally gets his hollywood moment in hbos. This volume of the trilogy will put the reader in the deadly indian territory and connect bass with pistol pete, belle star and the famous judge issac parker. The life and legend of frontier marshal bass reeves.
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