The Remarkable Bass Reeves
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While historians posit that the Wild West was nowhere near as wild as Hollywood would have you believe, it was a place where certain lawmen forged reputations as legendary heroes in their pursuit of outlaws. (Although in some cases, such as Wyatt Earp, the lawmen were little better than some of the criminals, see: Wyatt Earp - The Great American… Villain?) As for “The Indomitable Marshal” Bass Reeves, he was a former slave turned Deputy Marshal who captured some 3000 outlaws in his long and storied career.
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Terry Gabrich You're an obvious troll trying to bait a response. You are so pathetic
Clearly a racsist fool,,,,,
11:05. Bass used guile? Of course he did! Guile goes with everything . . . .
man, where is the movie for this guy?! what an amazing life he had
Firstly i would like to say thank you for all the great work you do. I am always impressed on how your videos inspire and inform. As an African American living and aspiring history teacher i often struggle on how to inspire students, So it is refreshing to say the least on to be able to point some of the more positive characters in black history instead of usual bombardment of slavery/segregation/civil-rights. So for the humility and poise you show in delivering these tidbits of forgotten history. I say again thank you, your channel simply put "bloody brilliant".
p.s Topic: Idea "St. Maurice " patron saint of a German village honored by the first holy roman emperor Charlemagne as well as the patron saint for soldiers and veterans not to forget protector of the holy-lance order of the legendary Roman legion of Thebes.
That guy's life would make a great movie.
Francois Lacombe I was about to male the same comment.
Francois Lacombe I am thinking a Quentin Tarantino movie
Dennis Öztürk Thank you!
yeah, this would have been hella better than Djnago Unchained. That was utter crap.
But then most everything Tarantino makes is crap. People only like them for the violence.
Pulp Fiction is height of his career, although, many directors peaked early.
I am genuinely surprized that Will Smith hasnt produced Bass Reeves himself.
He throws enough money into bad movies this seems perfect for him:
a black hero that always wins.
“...and had no known master but duty” That’s gotta be the ultimate obituary for a former slave. That gave me chills hearing that
I'm a born and raised Fort Smithian. While I already knew about Reeves, it's nice to see our region get some attention. If you ever want to take a trip through Fort Smith, you can visit the jail where he brought his prisoners and see Parkers courtroom.
Hang 'em High.
Hi Fellow Fort citizen. Well, I used to live in the fort. Not a bad little city. Got robbed a time or two but enjoyed living there the years I did. :)
Daniel Dawson IT'S NOT ABOUT REGION. IT'S ABOUT THE MAN
Lmao yea I'm sure ya'll wouldn't want any Mexican in your City. Even a Civilized one! 🤣
For all the people talking about how this should be made into a movie:
Morgan Freeman has been trying to get exactly such a movie made for years, without much luck. It's being made into an HBO series, with Freeman likely playing at least the older version Reeves (likely with some other actor portraying the younger version). So, this story + HBO + Morgan Freeman = guaranteed epic series.
He was the subject of one of Bill O'Reilly's, "Legends and Lies - the Real West," and that in that episode, Reeves was held up as possibly the real-life basis for the famous legend of the Lone Ranger.
But that was just a 1-hour episode (Part 9) of a 10-part series. The Morgan Freeman effort sounds like a much more extensive portrayal may be in the offing. I hope he brings it off!
If Morgan Freeman wants to do the movie, he should research the topic extensively (which he probably has), and hire a screen writer. I'm sure that he knows a few. Clint Eastwood would probably be inclined to produce and direct it. At this point, if Freeman wants to see the movie made, there's no legitimate reason why it couldn't be made.
I once saw a picture of a bust of Genghis Khan in Nat Geographic, he looked like a slightly Oriental American Hispanic......
But, I would prefer a film to be make instead of this series.....I would like them to make a movie about Anter.
lexagon it's called DJANGO. that's the movie
Former slave turn deputy Marshall that captured 3000 outlaws and has a moustache that kickass u know at that stage he is gonna be a absolute badass.
That was basically badass. Thanks for highlighting this remarkable man's story!
Why basically?
Bass Reeves was one badass cowboy! And I'll say it ......the man truly had balls of steel😲
Yankees Outdoor Adventures It was said that he always had a pony trailing him which actually carried his BALLS !
Yankees Outdoor Adventures bb
Now this was a BAD BROTHER. No mention of him in history books. Thanks for this info!
@CEO RW shame on you
@CEO RW what? You must be criminal minded!
Hidden colors 4
Do you honestly believe that they want positive imagery of a black law man getting out?......... Imagery that would inspire young black men to pursue law enforcement careers,........... HELL NO.
@CEO RW well he would have a only his perspective, not the awareness of what we have now. He sounds like a gd person white or black or at least lead an extraordinary life.
If the educational system, taught historical facts like this, our society would be more inclusive and loving of one another, as fellow Americans, and family countrymen. Hatred, bigotry, animosity and prejudice would cease to exist, almost over night. We are all Americans with the same destiny, freedom, unity, and peace. US naval war vet, Desert Storm 1990-94 USS Marvin Shields.
I very much agree.....Desert Storm Vet 87-91
*IF* many things, our society would be enjoyable for mankind. But obviously there is an *AGENDA* to keep everything terrible.
"inclusive" its a dream a myth... included, damn near equals handed hand out... cooperation not inclusion... and in order for us to be at the table we must build our strength... its costly to assault some one with the same strength as you, if you have the abilty to sustain war you have the presence to insure peace... as long as we believe in inclusion we will always be beggars... OWNERS NOTHING LESS or we will always wonder instead bringing wonderment
Actually my father learned about him in school. My father is eighty. Learned about him again in college, when he was in the Navy, while he was in the Bay of Pigs war. Liberal media love to hide things , but conservative education loves history , and wants it all in there and true.
@@MrRickb75645 Maybe true conservative education, but the current "conservative" movement puts any "liberal" lies to shame.
For everyone wondering why Bass Reeves' story hasn't been made into a movie, that's because it already has. Actually six of them, along with a TV series, two movie house serials, and radio series with nearly 3,000 episodes over a 20 year span. Any guesses to what I'm referring to?
The Lone Ranger.
Want proof? Okay. Feel free to fact check me. The Lone Ranger first appeared on a radio station in Detroit in 1933. The significance behind that is Detroit was where the prison most of the men Reeves apprehended was located. A couple thousand inmates all being arrested by the same man over the course of a few decades would be a popular jail house topic and would certainly be prone to local legend. The Lone Ranger rode a pale gray horse just like the one Reeves usually rode. Tonto was more than likely a composite of the Native trackers that Reeves worked and lived with in the Indian territory. The Lone Ranger would give out silver bullets as his calling card, Reeves would give out silver dollars. Both were incredible marksmen, trackers, spoke various Native American languages fluently, were known for amazing strength, highly intelligent and cunning, wore disguises to trick the people they were after. Then, there's this: in the beginning, the Lone Ranger's arguably most famous attribute, the black mask, was described as not covering his eyes....but his entire face! That's one too many coincidences for me. As far as I'm concerned, Bass Reeves IS The Lone Ranger.
Ry Elliot Mind blown,you might be right!
Ry Elliot
I think I heard something about that???
Ry Elliot it's true I've heard many say the lone ranger was based on Bass Reeves
Yeah the "black mask" covered his whole face alright.
So was the lone ranger a runaway slave too?
"Dead or alive, you're coming with me."
Who knew Robocop was quoting Bass Reeves?
Morgan Freeman was very interested in making a movie about Bass Reeves, but decided he was to old to play the part. Something else not mentioned here, when Reeves traveled into the Territories, he usually allowed only one companion. An American Indian, not another Marshall. I've been to the U.S. Marshall Museum in Ft.Smith, Arkansas. Reeves coat, hat, and gun & holster are on display next to Bell Starr's saddle. I was extremely tempted to reach over the rope & try on Bass Reeves hat, but overcame the temptation and sniffed Bells saddle instead.
Grandpa the Grey
Grandpa the Grey
Grandpa the Grey Ha ha ! I licked that saddle , tasted like tuna ! LOL
THat was a cool post
Lmao, Now that is my kind of humour. :)
Hollywood turned him into the white man " named The Lone Ranger"
Yep
Tdmagichands C ... absolutely true
There is no proof. The only book that exists only shows some Newspaper articles and speculations. It would also be an insult to make a man who was a US Marshall, and US Marshalls hated Texas Rangers, into a Texas Ranger. In addition, Everyone who knew who Bass Reeves was. The Lone Ranger wore a mask and kept his identity a secrete.
@Mac Can you post the link to the archival documents?
I once read somewhere the novel True Grit was loosely based on Bass Reeves...both deputy u.s.marshalls were from Arkansas and known to be fearless individuals who always got their man. Of course Reeves being black and Rooster Cogburn being a white man may have been stretching it a bit but its sounds like they were cut from the same cloth..something to ponder i suppose.
Bass Reeves was a savage, from what I've read, he didn't put up with nobody's mess...he was all about his business as a law man....
False. He was a thinking man who out thought the men he captured
Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves was the original model for The Lone Ranger.
I enjoyed learning this story more than words can say.
Here's another black historical figure that never gets mention.
William "Billy" Lee was a slave owned by General George Washington who became Washington's personal valet and stayed right next to Washington all through the Revolutionary War and they also hunted together.Anyway,it's not the typical slave story and it's a lot more involved but check it out.
Thanks for the info, I'll check it out
Washington's slave great..
A Different Narrative Maybe their African features were the result of something else. Slaves ran away into the wilds of the West and some joined Native American tribes, especially as slavery expanded into states which bordered Indian Territory. The Lewis and Clark Expedition included a black man who was fascinating to the Western tribes they encountered, and there were sexual encounters based on this fascination, once they stop spitting in their palms and rubbing it on him to see if the color would come off. Reportedly he was fine with all of it but disliked their name for him, which was Black White Man.
There is so much history out there that hasn't been explored.
+A Different Narrative just watched your video on this. What do you identify as?
"Same as my Daddy and his Daddy before..." Copperhead Road.
Fascinating! More like this please. His story would make a great film.
Mandy B alreadyis. it's django unchained
kenneth mabie Still being a douche I see lol.
No, that guy's a bounty hunter who doesn't have half the abilities of Reeves.
Ken You don't remember me after all that we've been through? Smh. I've grown quite fond of our interactions over the last couple of years and you don't remember me, i'm crushed! lol
Ken see you do remember me! ;)
DJANGO: UNFICTION'D
Lol it's what i was thinking throughout this whole video
David Cook I agree wud make a great moive.
No, The Lone Ranger
again.wheres the movie
As I was listening to this I was thinking about the Django also
36 years on this planet and this is the first I’m hearing of his amazing story. Truly can say “today I found out”.
The original lone ranger.
Yvonne Wabai ----Wow! I didn't know a colored guy. Who would of ever thought.
No . The REAL Lone Ranger
It’s thought that the Lone Ranger is actually based on Bass Reeves. However, because of the racism of the time, the writers of the Lone Ranger never admitted that
@@agentwashingtub9167 and I'm sure they took bits off other gunslingers too but the base character was based off Bass but they use everyonewhen making fictional characters
If that you in your Avatar..... You are f@€%!# GORGEOUS 😍😘😗😙😚
Is Bass Reeves short for Bad A*s Reaves?
Haha I could very well see how you could make that assumption given he was a very bad ass legend, but sorry to disappoint. His first name was a carry over from his grandfather Basse, and his last name of Reeves came from the family he served when he was a slave.
speed150mph dude he was just making a joke, shut the fuck up
VladiatorFilms lmao he white bro!
Why did you spell Reeves two different ways?
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Needs to be a dlc story for red dead redemption 2
That would be cool
Red dead redemption 2 needs to get its ass over to the PC....
Nah, PC gamers need to buy their ass a console ;)
Dumbasslive It's probably like GTAV, it will come out on PC after a while
+RayzeTheDragon Yeah, I imagine so. I doubt we'll all get it on the same date but you never know.
Forget a movie. You could have a whole TV show.
Bwkjam on Netflix?
I would so watch this 👍
HOLY SHIT, AMERICA! Is there an Opera of this story? A film? A "Game of Thrones"- standard series? If this is true, we have a true hero to talk about.
Robert Eugene the lone ranger
Excellent video viewed it 2x. I've never heard of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves, not until today. This brother was an exceptionally gifted law man. Fearless, courageous, quick draw, and accurate marks men. His legacy is untouchable. No movie should be made, it would not do him justice. A five part documentary should be made. Today I Found Out thank you for your accurate attention to detail in sharing Bass Reeves's story. Kudos and a job well done.
Holy Black History Month!!! I'm an African American and have never heard of this great man!!! They don't teach us any of the cool shit in history class, lol
Some black people tend to distant themselves from law enforcing African-American heroes and rather to the glamorous-type Tupac (for some reason?). Just like you, this is my first time hearing about him and I'm already a fan of him.
blubastud man move to fort smith arkansas they speak of this man like he was the second coming
This guy needs a movie about his life.
Amazing.
I've lived in Van Buren my whole life and I am extremely familiar with all this history. It's awesome to see it so well told on this channel. I can't wait until the Marshals Museum is finally open in 2018 in Fort Smith. Until then, come by and see Judge Issac Parker's Courthouse.
Having an "outlaw of the week" tv show based on this guy would be perfect.
Chelsea Newsome he’s a lawman not an outlaw
Hold up 14 out of 3000 brought in alive! Damn no wonder criminal feared him. Thx for the vid
@Ronald Mugo Oooo. Thx. Maybe i just didn't listen well enough.
Yes Internet, people this dumb do exist
I mean killing 14 people in self defence made him far more lethal than most of the murderers he hunted. But considering he brought 3000 alive he obviously wasn't out there for the fun of killing criminals.
Well, it worked in Blazing Saddles
^was looking for this comment
You'd do it for Randolph Scott.
Obviously you are so steeped in your imaginary heroes that when a real historical facts comes along, you are unable to separate facts from fiction.
"I like playing chess,i like fucking.."
"lets play some chess then!" movie had some of the best lines ever
so when is denzel going to play him in a movie?
Wouldn't you need someone younger?
futurestoryteller don Glover?
the surgeon
Yeah! Haven't seen Atlanta yet, but I think that makes more sense.
His character in The Magnificent Seven was heavily influenced by Bass Reeves
I think Samuel Jackson would be a better fit.
13:56 This is why one of the 4 firearm safety rules is that you never point a gun at anything you're not willing to destroy.
Thought the same.
Yeah, never mind all the criminals he brought to justice, what the Phuk does your bigoted comment have to do with this American Hero's service to his county?
A) those rules weren’t a thing yet, b) is there a reason you’re trying to throw shade on an American hero, because I think it has to do with the something of his skin
@@agentwashingtub9167 The Four Gun Safety Rules are in place to save all lives regardless of the color of a person's skin. Research the Four Rules and maybe you can save someone's life.
shooterqqqq Right, but I doubt they were a thing in Reconstruction America
I'm born and raised in ft Smith Arkansas and bass Reeves is rarely mentioned. I didnt hear about him til I was an adult. I have been to judge parker's court house many times and dont recall seeing Reeves mentioned. It's a shame.
I’ve seen this video at least 3 times over the yrs, but I’m never any less impressed with Bass’ honor & decency. Having to go after his own son is perhaps the greatest test of a man’s honesty, but he did it without hesitation. He didn’t conspire you help his son escape justice. He probably protected his son’s life by taking the warrant himself, but otherwise held to his reputation & bearing as an honest man of the law. So very impressed. This is what a real lawman is & does! RIP Bass🕊💖.
The Lone Ranger is also believed to be based or inspired by Bass Reeves life..
In actuality it is; no getting around it as many attempt.
15 minutes well spent. Great video as always TIFO! Also, where did 600k subscribers come from? ;)
Holy Fuck! My new Hero. GOD DAMN just look at the dude. Salute this American HERO everyday!
that's a powerful obituary for a former slave
IsaTheTransJesus You would be interested in the story of Blanche Bruce a slave who became a US Senator.
Adam Brooks, You mean indentured don't you.
AMEN
@@adambrooks2297 ok 👌👀
I like how people say he is the Lone Ranger, he is way better than the Lone Ranger because he was real and actually did this stuff. He is not the Lone Ranger, he is Bass Reeves!
i am surprised they haven't made this story into a movie. be a whole lot more entertaining than django
This does not fit the criteria for Hollywood. It's not a black victim being oppressed by racist white people.
Daniel_jack
Yea, being a slave was not being oppressed.
Watching paint dry is more entertaining that Django!
How do you know anything, were you a slave?
Got THAT right. SO overrated .
Too many achievements to put into one movie but it would make a great series, "The Black Star".
Probably should be "the black badge" because it was used against him as an insult at start but in the end it was the reason criminals feared him.
10 criminals are afraid of Bass Reeves.
10 of the most dangerous and notorious in history were revealed to be because they were known but most probably feared him.
I did a research project on him in the 3rd grade... 18 years old now and this is the first time ive seen his name mentioned anywhere else besides the biography book I read about him.
7:39
The bullets took one look at Bass and went "FUCK. That."
Wavemaninawe Lololzzz😂
Firstly i would like to say thank you for all the great work you do. I am always impressed on how your videos inspire and inform. As an African American living and aspiring history teacher i often struggle on how to inspire students, So it is refreshing to say the least on to be able to point some of the more positive characters in black history instead of usual bombardment of slavery/segregation/civil-rights.
So for the humility and poise you show in delivering these tidbits of forgotten history. I say again thank you, your channel simply put "bloody brilliant".
p.s Topic: Idea "St. Maurice " patron saint of a German village honored by the first holy roman emperor Charlemagne as well as the patron saint for soldiers and veterans not to forget protector of the holy-lance order of the legendary Roman legion of Thebes.
Why don't we learn about HIM in black history month???
jmluc90 Because he doesn't fit the Marxist black liberation narrative.
jmluc90 don't make gunplay even more admired
Slappy How so?
They show posse and rosewood what you mean?
OsamaLlama420 avs why not hollywood cool with mafia gunplay all the time they dont mind showing war violence the wild wildmwest was th realist point in american history you respect another man as a man and you dont meet mr. .357 magnumplain and simple got beef with a sheriff take it up wit him mano e mano now they call it street justice back then it was a god given right to defend your name and honor
such a great thoughrouly researched video , thanks !!
inigo webber That's what I love about this channel.
You're very welcome. :-)
inigo webber you spell like you go to art school mate
taity waity hahahahahah ;)
"Thoroughly", mate, "thoroughly".
Even chuck Norris has nightmares of reeves rising from the grave
WOW! How has a movie not been made about this amazing man?
I watched Django last week on Netflix, so I could easily see Jamie Foxx playing Bass Reeves. Either way, Hollywood needs to get on it! LOL!
Django was a white guy from a Spaghetti Western.
If Bass Reeves and Chuck Norris got into a fist fight, it would end in a draw due to the heat death of the universe.
leadfoot9x True Story
Lmao, that's a good one.
Bass Reeves would kick Chuck Norris' ass, bury him then ressurect him so Chuck could get his ass kicked by Bruce lee in the 70's.
Chuck would shit his Depends.
I wonder if there is anything named up after bass reeves? For being such a legendary man. He would definatly have gotten places / items / vehicles named after him.
Bass Pro Shop? (sorry had to say that)
Craig Nehring
😆😆😂😂👏👏👏
Actually here in Springfield MO. we have an exhibit focused on the venerable Marshal Reeves at the main Bass Pro.
@@craignehring I shouldn't laugh, but that shit was funny lol!
@@Niffdaddy 👍👍❤️
> known no master
> gets paid $121,000 for bringing two bounties in alive.
>no known master *but duty.
I'm from Fort Smith, home of the "Hanging Judge". Bass Reeves worked hand in hand with Judge Parker catching outlaws. He was so notable we recently had a bronze statue built dedicated to him downtown.
Sound like a real badass...
Damn, that guy was unbelievably lucky. And awesome.
Simon Whistler, you do a marvelous job! I don't know where you're going, but I am certain you have a tremendous future ahead of you.
Best wishes,
Paul J. Nolan
Why haven't we got a film about Reeves?
John Gaynor we have. django unchained
Hollywood was too busy filming George Reeves and Steve Jobs biopics. Three more Jobs Biopics and they get a free iPAD!
dank memes except no.
Django was an ill-treated slave that was violently freed, trained to be a bounty hunter who went vigilante on a plantation to save his wife.
Reeves was a well-treated slave who fled slavery on his own, became a lawman and went on to live a long life enforcing the law without grandiose displays of anger.
At one time Morgan Freeman was interested in making said movie. A miniseries on HBO if I recall.
We haven't even got a film about Frederick Douglass, let alone a black Federal Marshal, now ask yourself how many famous films are there about Wyatt Earp... or Jesse James
I've never heard of this fellow before. Truly a remarkable man.
Dude was a total badass.
it's quite peculiar, that almost every character trope in every western, is modeled after this dudes legend, yet there hasn't been a film based on him, neither a bio-pic nor fictional re-enactment
They made a show about him, The Lone Ranger.
Yes, just like they a made a show about John F Kennedy starring Wesley Snipes
Hey do Bio of Toussaint Louveture the Haitian General that defeated napoleon gained their independence... that's gow the Louisiana Purchase was brought about..
SEAMAN- CHELSY he did it. Did you see it?
SEAMAN- CHELSY
Maybe the history guy would do a better story.
VERY cool story. Bass Reeves was truly a badass.
Your most informative and interesting video so far Simon!
Fun fact: in Red Dead Redemption and RDR2, there is a sherriff in the town of Tumbleweed named Sam Freeman who is clearly based off of Bass Reeves.
Bass Reeves is the real Lone Ranger
Pretty sure Hollywood co-op'ed this guy to create The Loan Ranger.
And Django except QT gave all the credit to Django's education from Dr. Schultz.
And robocop
Not even close. You're too busy reading silly comments than use your own research.
@@reimourrpower9357 Django was a white actor in a spaghetti western.
docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/41b57b_65fd2f2e944846ddbfa937d8449a43cf.pdf
How the hell is this not a cinematic universe? This guy seems to be the epitome of hero cop, but not once have I heard of this man until today. US history completely glosses over his contributions!
I can't say if Lone Ranger is based off him or not but from the sound of it Reeves was one tough lawman. Can't wait to read up on him.
Being retired Law Enforcement I found this segment fascinating. Thank you.
No wonder he wanted to bring in his own son. He wanted him to live.
Denzel Washington should play Bass Reeves in a movie!
That director of "Hell and High Water", "Sicario" and "Wind River" should direct his movie. Those movies were so good and had diversity to them.
My opinion, BASS REEVES HAS THE GREATEST STORY OF LAWMEN, EVEN BETTER THAN ERP.BEING NONWHITE IN THE OLD WEST, HE HAD TO BE ON TOP OF HIS GAME. AND HE SURVIVED IT ALL WITHOUT A SCRATCH. YOU CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT.
He died 107 yrs ago...I don't have any warrants...Why I'm I scared he's gonna be under my bed or some shit?
He wouldn’t be under your bed. He’d be in a house a few neighborhoods over with a clear shot with lights on or off
Simon, is there any evidence to support the theory that he may have been the influence for the Lone Ranger character/stories?
Notorius Productions that's why it's called a theory
Notorius Productions PBS did a special called the real Lone Ranger and they said "the lone ranger was really Bass Reeves"
T J Trucking ✔
The lone ranger was loosely based off bass Reeves.
yes there was a DOCUMENTRY about the LONE-RANGER many years ago and they say the true lone-ranger was a man called ("BASS REEVES") and he was a Black-Man................ and by the way according to one study I have read year ago at least 25% of the 200 federal marshals that was hired in that state alone was Black-Men, they had to go from town to town doing investigations and transporting prisoners from one town to the next and also in different states, I have read an old newspaper report of a prisoner been delivered to Chicago by a FEDERAL-MARSHAL called ("BASS REEVES") today, man that was some distance to travel...........
Denzel Washington is in everything.
Bass Reeves was a hell of a man. I watched a documentary about him that was very eye opening.
Woe. Once again a fantastic story about a bigger than life person I had never about. Thank you, Simon and Co. for a great lesson!
there is a great book about bass on Audible.
its like 11 hours long so i would suggest listening to it while taking breaks to listen to other books
You all do know that this was THE lone ranger. of course, in the tv show he's portrayed as white.
We wuz heeroz n shit
Militus Y U mad? hahahaha
x SANDINISTA x What's "whinging" mean, you stupid fuck?
Jeff II u mad? Hahaha
Jeff II nah B, I think you're mad.
I hope Idris Elba watched this episode.
A movie about Bass Reeves starring Idris Elba would be so cool.
@@danielkorladis7869 denzel washington
@@Vintagenegro nooooo ive seen enough of denzel. We need Idris 🙋♂️
HE DOES!
@@Vintagenegro I'll take Denzel. Samuel Jackson Idris or Morgan but Idris and Jamie got the height 👁
Bass is my great great grandfather. We have family spaced out from here in Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. We have a reunion every year to remember his life. It made me feel like a real bad ass growing up to know that I’m related to him.
Holy shit, he brought in 3,000 criminals and only had to kill 14? What a badass.
This guy was essentially the Batman of that time.
Sounds like he was a mythical figure to those criminals
This man is the lone ranger
I immediately pictured a movie with Samuel L Jackson playing the Reeves role
happy Monday everyone!
Like Yvonne Wabai said "The original lone ranger." This is true statement. The Lone Ranger character was based on Bass Reeves.
im from the Fort smith, van buren area and Bass Reeves is considered not only a legend but a hero alongside judge parker.
great video! but you lift out the part about jim crow laws stop him from being a Marshall at the end. THIS man is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
Bass Reeves had a great career as a US MARSHAL
AND IT'S BEEN SAID HE WAS THE ACTUAL LONE RANGER AND IS WHERE THE NAME CAME FROM.
even tho he was a DEPUTY US MARAHAL.
What blows my mind is that there were more justice done for the black man back in the prominent racist era in the 19th century than there is now in this modern Era . Ain't that the freaking joke of the century? The guy was so valuable to the state that justice worked fairly for him. Moral of the story -- if you are a minority, make yourself valuable, period!
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Great Video! I live in Van Buren Arkansas. Excited to see my home town mentioned on this channel. Keep up the good work.
Another story of a Black accomplished man that wasn't taught in school...
I wonder why...
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Its not the reason you are thinking there is a deeper reason why he is unknown not sure why though
@Sound Logic waaahhhhh what about us?
A black accomplished black who did what he did during the slave trade, limitations arise from the limitations imposed by the mind
@Sound Logic What does her comment have to do with white people?
To convince black people that our only legacy in the Americas is enslavement. As a T.V. reality star would say, "Not true".
This would make a great Tarantino movie
It would, but fuck I want my Kill bill 3 :(
Django.
GlitchX kind of a cross between Django and hateful 8
It was. Blazing Saddles.
snow man holy shit. You're right.
Idris Elba needs to play Bass!
He would look pretty cool with that mustache
no Will Smith should play Bass Reeves in a Movie he looks more like Bass than Elba
idris for sure but I would also love to see michael jai white playing him
YES, because his is not a clown, and would be a respectable choice
No!!!
An amazingly brave man and legend. Hollywood made a balls up of "Tombstone", but I think they should make a movie of this guy and keep it historically accurate.