1979 SPECIAL REPORT: "THE BLACK WEST"

This video depicts the experiences of African American cowboys and the settler families of the late 1800s and early 1900s, relying on reenactments and personal narratives. Some of the individuals featured include cowboy George Ellison, rodeo competitor Frank Greenway, and Eunice Norris, who discusses her experience as a Black child growing up in the West. The program was presented by Nguzo Saba Films, Inc.; written and produced by Carol Munday Lawrence; and directed by Robert N. Zagone. The musical score was arranged by folk singer and civil rights activist Odetta.

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