The myth of the American West? It’s usually whitewashed, right? Lone rangers, dusty saloons, heroic sheriffs… But a new docuseries is here to change the narrative. High Horse: The Black Cowboy, executive produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, premiered Thursday, November 20, on Peacock. This three-part pop culture and historical documentary sets out to confront, reclaim, and celebrate the untold legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls—the real trailblazers of the Wild West.
“I’m grateful to Monkeypaw for amplifying the powerful voices and long-standing culture of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls through High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” says Academy Award winner and executive producer Jordan Peele. “Their history is inseparable from the story of our country and this project aims to honor and celebrate their lasting legacy.”
The series features an impressive lineup of voices from entertainment and culture, including Jordan Peele, Bun B, Pam Grier, Lori Harvey, Tina Knowles, Rick Ross, Glynn Turman, Blanco Brown, INK, Lynae Vanee, and The Compton Cowboys—all bonded by their respect for the Black equestrian tradition. With an original score by the legendary Raphael Saadiq, High Horse weaves together history, music, and cultural storytelling to create a vibrant picture of resilience and pride.
Directed by Jason Perez and executive produced by Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Keisha Senter, Jamal Watson, Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Liz Yale Marsh, Kadine Anckle, Tom Casciato, Sacha Jenkins, and Keith McQuirter, High Horse: The Black Cowboy is a visually stunning and soulful reclamation of American identity.
This November, High Horse beckons us to saddle up and witness a long-overdue truth: the Black cowboy was never a myth, but a cornerstone of the American story.
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