Lawman (2017)

Based on True Events. 1875, Indian Territory. Bass Reeves, the first African-American deputy arrests an outlaw and brings him toward encampment. A battle of wills arises between them as the outlaw tries to escape.

Director:

Matthew Gentile

Writers:

Josh Aichenbaum (screenplay by), Kalilah Robinson (story by)

Stars:

Tory Kittles, Lance Reddick, Erica Tazel

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Tory Kittles	...	Bass Reeves
Lance Reddick	...	Glen Huddleston
Erica Tazel	...	Nellie Reeves

Storyline

1875, Indian Territory. Bass Reeves, is the first African-American to be deputized by the U.S. Marshal service as a federal peace officer for the territory. His wife, Nellie Jennie Reeves, tries to persuade Bass not to leave for his own safety, but Bass argues that it's the best job he can get to keep a roof over his family's head. When Bass charges into the desert, he gets into a shootout with two outlaws, Maha and Glen Huddleston, also African-American. Bass kills Maha in the gunfight, and arrests Glen, ordering him to carry Maha's body across the desert back to Fort Smith. Over the course of their journey, Glen questions Bass' choice of career and tries to psych Bass out in an unorthodox attempt at escape, a tacit that works as Bass begins to question his own mind in regards to the idea of justice and choosing to fight for a law and a country that may never fight for him.

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Plot Keywords:

u.s. marshal | african american hero | african american history | historic figure | independent film | 

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Genres:

Short | Western

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Certificate:

Not Rated

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 2017 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Agua Dulce, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$38,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Film Institute (AFI), Matthew Gentile Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

13 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1