Black Hand
Murdock, a man with no first name is now in his 70’s from Chicago, has spent a significant amount of his life training inner-city kids how to ride horses and teaching them about their black cowboy history roots. Murdock has always been fascinated with horses and their rich history in African culture. He has dreamt of traveling to Africa to learn traditional African horse training techniques and bring this knowledge back to America.
One day, Mack decides to make his dream a reality, by raising funds to sets out on a journey to Africa. Once in Africa, he meets a group of African horsemen who are more than willing to teach him their techniques. They welcome him into their community and show him the long tradition of African horsemen.
Murdock spends months learning from the African horsemen, and his passion for horses grows even stronger. He discovers that African horse training techniques are vastly different from the ones he's been using in America. He learns about the history of African horsemanship, the different breeds of horses, and how they are used for transportation, farming, and warfare.
When Murdock returns to America, he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. He shares what he's learned with the inner-city kids he's been teaching and introduces them to the world of African horsemanship. The kids are amazed at what they learn and are inspired by Murdock's journey. They now have a deeper appreciation for their black cowboy history roots and a newfound love for horses.
In conclusion, The Black Concrete Cowboy is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a man's lifelong dream to learn about African horse training techniques and bring this knowledge back to America. The film celebrates the rich history of black cowboys and the importance of passing on this knowledge to future generations.
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Murdock MurdockWriter
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Charles Westley PerryDirectorThe Black Cowboy
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Murdock MurdockProducer
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Murdock MurdockKey Cast"Murdock Murdock"
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:1 minute 53 seconds
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Murdock Murdock
Director . Cinematographer 12/27/2019 Charles Perry's first experience as a cinematographer landed him at the Hollywood Film Festival for the short film, 'Scraps'. Currently, he's filming and producing the feature-length documentary, The Black Cowboy. During idle moments, he finds time to create short films to keep evolving as a filmmaker. The short observational documentary, Pony Express, set in rural Black Oklahoma, features a family of descendants of freemen. It provides a window into their daily lives as they proudly carry on horse traditions on land that has been in their family for over 100 years. Always pushing the envelope, director Charles Perry's mission with motion picture is to tell stories from the perspective of people with little or no voice.
Through the process of making this film, I was able to truly understand the role that men and women of color played in the success of the United States of America. I have developed a deeper respect and understanding for all people who make America richly diverse and special. This film journey has been long and tough, but completely satisfying. As an indie filmmaker, I've been lucky enough to find ways to get my true creative work done. I've discovered the empowerment and impact that come along with being a documentary filmmaker. I’ve come to better understand how entertainment and media shape the way we view the world.