In Search of Bass Reeves
2024, English. Directed by Dana Celeste Robinson.
From Slave to Lawman: The true story of Bass Reeves, one of the Old West's Greatest Frontier Marshals
By the end of his illustrious career, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves may well have been the preeminent lawman of the Old West. He brought upwards of 3,000 outlaws to justice and served in law enforcement for 32 years during Reconstruction after the Civil War. His story is one of an escape to freedom and the dangers of the West for a former slave who rose to become a legend of the law. Join us as we go in search of Bass Reeves.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 21 February 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dana Celeste Robinson
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What In Search of Bass Reeves is based on
In Search of Bass Reeves is based on a true story.
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In Search of Bass Reeves runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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In Search of Bass Reeves parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In Search of Bass Reeves is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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In Search of Bass Reeves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Search of Bass Reeves?
If you liked In Search of Bass Reeves, try Reel Injun, O.J.: Made in America, Man on Wire.
Who directed In Search of Bass Reeves?
In Search of Bass Reeves (2024) was directed by Dana Celeste Robinson and stars Art T. Burton, Bill O'Neal, John W. Ravage.
What is In Search of Bass Reeves based on?
In Search of Bass Reeves is based on a true story.