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  • The True Story of Bass Reeves (2022)
  • TV Short | 4 min | Short, Western
The True Story of Bass Reeves (2022)
TV Short | 4 min | Short, Western
Bass Reeves is born into slavery in 1838. When the American Civil War begins, George Robertson Reeves, Bass' master, joins the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. But Bass Reeves escapes his master, and gains his freedom. Bass severely...See moreBass Reeves is born into slavery in 1838. When the American Civil War begins, George Robertson Reeves, Bass' master, joins the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. But Bass Reeves escapes his master, and gains his freedom. Bass severely beats his master, and flees to the Indian Territory where he lived among the Cherokee, Creeks and Seminoles. He stays in the Indian Territories and learns their languages until he is freed by the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery. Reeves gets appointed federal judge for the Indian Territory, because he speaks several Indian languages. Bass becomes the first black deputy to serve west of the Mississippi River. He arrests over 3,000 felons. But when he has to arrest his own son for murder, he is puts the law before family. Written by Chip Miller See less
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Director
Chip Miller (co-director)
Writers
Dom Flemons (contributing writer) | Mike Marvin (additional material) | Chip Miller (created by) (screenplay) | Allen Plone (screenplay) (co-writer) (created by)
Producers
Chip Miller | Allen Plone
Composer
Dom Flemons
Cinematographer
Cameron Cannon
Editors
Chip Miller | Travis Miller
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Updated Jun 20, 2022
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Jun 20, 2022 (United States)

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Name Known for
Greg Travis
Clem Barrow Clem Barrow   See fewer
Starship Troopers (1997)
Dom Flemons
The Narrator The Narrator   See fewer
The Great Debaters (2007)
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