Jordan Peele is back with another powerful piece of storytelling, this time trading horror for history. His new three-part documentary, “High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” is set to premiere November 20th on Peacock, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year, Deadline reports.
Produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, the series dives deep into the untold stories of the Black men and women who helped shape the Wild West. It’s a vibrant, culture-rich dismantling of the whitewashed cowboy mythology that’s dominated screens for decades. According to the official logline, the series “confronts and reclaims the Wild West while revealing the story of the Black cowboy — a history that has largely been untold.”
“I’m grateful to Monkeypaw for amplifying the powerful voices and long-standing culture of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls through High Horse: The Black Cowboy, on Peacock,” Peele said. “Their history is inseparable from the story of our country, and this project aims to honor and celebrate their lasting legacy.”
The documentary features a dynamic lineup of voices, including music icons, Hollywood stars, cultural figures, and real-life cowboys. Peele is joined by Bun B, Blanco Brown, Pam Grier, Lori Harvey, INK, Tina Knowles, Rick Ross, Glynn Turman, Lynae Vanee, and The Compton Cowboys. Directed by Jason Perez with a score composed by the legendary Raphael Saadiq, the project promises to blend historical context with the cool, cinematic style Peele is known for.
Behind the scenes, Peele also executive produced alongside Win Rosenfeld, Keisha Senter, and Jamal Watson from Monkeypaw Productions, along with Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Liz Yale Marsh, Kadine Anckle, Tom Casciato, Sacha Jenkins, and Keith McQuirter. The series is co-produced by Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
With High Horse: The Black Cowboy, Peele once again proves that storytelling can be as educational as it is entertaining. This time, he’s giving long-overdue recognition to the Black cowboys and cowgirls who rode tall in America’s real Wild West.
Cover photo: Jordan Peele Saddles up to Tell the Real Story of Black Cowboys in New “High Horse” Documentary/Photo credit: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images/GQ