Black Marshal: The Hunt for Dozier

Based on the life of U.S. Deputy Bass Reeves, a black marshal in the Oklahoma Indian Territory in the years of 1867 to 1883, and his successful hunt for the elusive Dozier. A man of great valor who spoke several Indian dialects, Reeves was a deputy U.S. marshal for over thirty years and retired as a policeman in Muskogee.

Directed by Lee Newton, Black Marshal: The Hunt for Dozier leans on a strong ensemble — Marlon Ladd, Victor Read — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 2002.