One summer day in 1884, two Wyoming
cowboys came across a stranger who had been injured in a shooting
accident. They brought him to their cabin and cared for him for
ten days, until he died.
Their act of compassion was counter to the then-widespread belief
that cowboys were lazy, selfish, and immoral. Their story illustrates
that prejudice can exist in any society, even a homogeneous one,
and that overcoming prejudice means seeing the value and truth of
individual lives.
While not a documentary, this film is true to the spirit of the
tale and the facts as we know them. Its subject matter, and length
of approximately 18 minutes, make it perfect for: |
- Western-themed exhibits and museums
- American history exhibits and museums
- Historical societies
- School groups
The film will available early in 2005.
If you are interested in screening the film for your group or organization,
or if you would like to consider the film for a permanent exhibit
in your museum, please contact Heather
Hillstrom. |