Westerns, Cowboys, Black Heritage, Recommended, Theatrical Release, Old West, African American Cinema
Description
This shoot-'em-up revisionist Western traces the little-known legend of black cowboys in the Old West, who participated in settling the frontier and played an unrecognized role in U.S. history. During the Spanish-American War, a multiracial group of U.S. soldiers go on a dangerous mission under the orders of the despicable Colonel Graham, who is white. They succeed, returning with the booty from the battle only to find that Graham has betrayed them. After fighting Graham off, the soldiers escape with their cache. Thus begins a chase through Cuba and back into the U.S. as the group struggles with the law, the Ku Klux Klan, and big business in an effort to protect the land and rights of African American settlers. Directed by and starring Mario Van Peebles, POSSE also features terrific turns by the likes of Tiny Lister, Tone Loc, Pam Grier, Isaac Hayes, Nipsey Russell, Aaron Neville, Stephen Baldwin, Billy Zane, and more.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Dolby Digital Stereo - French Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish Additional Release Material: Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
