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Monkeypaw Productions Uncovers Untold Story of Black Cowboys
6 Nov
Summary
- Docuseries "High Horse: The Black Cowboy" confronts whitewashed cowboy mythology
- Features interviews with Peele, Bun B, Pam Grier, and other prominent figures
- Aims to honor and celebrate the lasting legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls
In November 2025, Monkeypaw Productions, the production company founded by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Peele, is set to release a groundbreaking docuseries that aims to dismantle the whitewashed mythology of the cowboy. Titled "High Horse: The Black Cowboy," the three-part documentary confronts and reclaims the Wild West, revealing the largely untold story of the Black cowboy.
According to the logline, the documentary "confronts and reclaims the Wild West while revealing the story of the Black cowboy -- a history that has largely been untold." Peele, who serves as an executive producer on the project, expressed his gratitude to Monkeypaw for "amplifying the powerful voices and long-standing culture of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls" through this documentary.
The docuseries features original interviews with a diverse array of prominent figures, including Oscar winner Peele, rappers Bun B and Blanco Brown, actress Pam Grier, model Lori Harvey, and members of the Compton Cowboys collective. The documentary is directed by Jason Perez, with the score composed by acclaimed musician Raphael Saadiq.
