Actor David Oyelowo On 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves'

This podcast episode explores the underrepresentation of black cowboys in Westerns and the importance of telling empowering stories where black characters overcome obstacles. It delves into the extraordinary life of Bass Reeves, a black law enforcement officer during the Reconstruction era, and the challenges he faced as he transitioned from enslavement to fighting for justice. The episode highlights the significance of diverse and empowering narratives in historical storytelling, discusses the unique voices and characters of black Americans, and explores the development of the movie Selma and its focus on black women. It also touches on the speaker's upbringing and the impact of their community on their self-perception. The episode addresses the world's refugee crisis and discusses the movie "Green Border," which raises moral questions and sheds light on the challenges faced by refugees and everyday people in extraordinary circumstances.