WHIRLWIND

WHIRLWIND traces cyclist Major Taylor’s meteoric rise to become the first Black international athlete super-star. Dubbed the “Black Cyclone,” Taylor drew crowds that filled Madison Square Garden in an era governed by Jim Crow laws. His legacy lives on as an inspiration to both aspiring and professional athletes.

  • Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
    Director
  • Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba
    Producer
  • Mike Daniel
    Key Cast
  • Cyrille Vincent Mdomakette Samba
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 15, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba