The true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. Starring: Trai Byers, Thomas Haden Church, Bashir Salahuddin and Aja Naomi King Directed by: Kevin Willmott
Just watched this film. Powerful, intense, very sad. Proud to have been a part of it. I was an extra playing a military attorney in the court room scene.
@@douglasoelfke7854 I tried to before we shot the movie, but the price point was prohibitive. I researched as best I could (especially about the officer I played), but events like these tend to get buried in (white) history. Good collection here: cdm16035.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15568coll1
The honor of a lifetime. "The Ebony Doughboys" Black WWI Reenactors are in the ranks. Art Collins, Luther Johnson , Algie Ward, Ari Lopez-Wei, Martin Shaw ,Steve Collins ,Steve Jones, George Jones, Collins Jones, Kevin West and Terrence Thompson.
I'm so excited about this story finally being told cinematically. I've been wondering if it was going to happen and now it has. Awesome. More people need to know.
It was a pleasure to be one of the extras playing a part that my Re-enacting group Ebony Doughboys does on a regular basis. Trai, Thomas Church, Mykelty Williams are great actors and nice people.
This is a powerful film that affected me deeply. Thank you to everyone who brought this story to me. I was a US Army Infantry officer, and I commanded blacks, whites, Simoans, Hawaiians, Hispanics, etc., all in the same unit. The experience of leading a rifle company of such diverse members changed and enriched my life and greatly enhanced my perspective. We have come so far, but we still have so far to go.
I cannot wait to see and support this film. Kevin Willmott really is a master story teller. Thanks to all of u who worked to bring such a powerful story to life.
I deployed with this unit on 11-12. Way before my time but it’s great to see a part of that units history come back to light outside of promotion boards!!! Semper Paratus!!
Awesome, looking forward to seeing this. I wonder if Jerry Lee from What Price Glory provided the uniforms and equipment? They look nice not the farby stuff from MTL.
Douglas Oelfke I’d imagine releasing on a Friday is more appropriate than releasing on a Sunday. It still coincides with the historical event, but allows for a longer premier weekend
@@NorthernWildsBummer understand completely. Saw a press release saying the release date was the anniversary date of the riot. I'm sorry. I'll be one of those irritating people. Have been researching it for 29 years. I tracked down a sister of one of the soldiers, back in 2003. I am glad this story is finally being told, on the screen.
You’re absolutely correct and that’s a true disgrace upon this country for the world to witness. We do appreciate and honor yours and your fellow soldiers for all that you’ve done for all Americans. It’s just one thing I’d really be interested in receiving your thoughts on if at all possible?
2 books I recommend A Night of Violence by Robert V. Haynes and Black Soldiers in Jim Crow Texas by Garna Christian. Dr. Haynes didn't know aboutvtje coroner's inquest papers on Sgt Vida Henry's body. I passed the along to Garna.
It's so horrifying to see a human-animal treat another human being like that with such hatred...just because the color of their skin....to me it's pure evil...it's too bad they are all burning in hell forever and forever...the fire will never be quenched for their evil deeds!..
@@annagreenedellera7864 keep supporting these riots and behaviors, keep teaching your child that is ok to not obey the law and to do whatever you feel like and then let me know how that ends. 🤷♂️ Cant wait to see the future that awaits for that child.
@@jeanferguson9063 Mr. Ferguson, Discontinue discrediting the racial discriminatory experience of people of color. That tendency is simply insult to injury. Why so eager to place all people in one pot when you observe a few exemplifying disorderly conduct? All folk demonstrating are not disobeying the law. They are tired of seeing black bodies murdered by police, blood splattered on the concrete, then police sent home on administrative leave.....*By the way, our child is a grown up opinionated, well-travelled, educated, and progressive polyglot, as am I. Neither of us are criminals but have often experienced racial profiling by police in the States and Europe. So what is your argument for this tendency? Racism is a huge problem for black folk. People of color are fed up, frustrated and unafraid to step up in this journey for equality. Maybe you should become involved in the community where you reside to initiate change in the areas you feel need improvement.. Be a part of the solution, not the problem. Suggested Read: How Racial Microagressions Impact the Mental Health of Black Women of Different Occupational Prestige by Esthanette Reid- University of Boston Thesis. Oh, and don't forget to vote....if you are old enough. Blessings!
@Frederic Wells im just saying the time is the worst.. I guess I should ask you, are you in favor anything that encourage the VIOLENCE!! that is happening on the street right now?? 🤷♂️
@Frederic Wells thats great, all im saying the time is wrong, this racial thing has gone too far.. people are using that as an excuse to go out and destroy properties and people are getting killed in the procesos.. thats all im saying.. thx for replying.
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I’m so glad I got to be an extra in this movie!!! It was an amazing experience!!! Can’t wait to watch it!!
wow I bet you had a great time! Im so jealous.
It was an honor and a privilege to have been in this production and I’m excited for it’s release!
Just watched this film. Powerful, intense, very sad. Proud to have been a part of it. I was an extra playing a military attorney in the court room scene.
We have so many story held in secret. Our history slowly will come out.
No so many stories yet to be made up and called fiction to up sales. Wake up
@@robertbond1398 Go back to sleep your walking around again
@@robertbond1398 ok, so what stories are made up? Give us some examples
@@dmcd3895 fact check what’s true first. Unless you saw it how can you be so sure these events are true?
@@robertbond1398 Another one who can't handle the truth
Greatest honor of my career being able to help tell this story.
Read Robrts Haynes, A Night of Violence. LSU Press
@@douglasoelfke7854 I tried to before we shot the movie, but the price point was prohibitive. I researched as best I could (especially about the officer I played), but events like these tend to get buried in (white) history.
Good collection here:
cdm16035.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15568coll1
@@DRusso97 .. Yasss. Teach the kids.. Spill that T👍👍✌
@@sahirygnobehi6448 ✊🏽
This looks good, I hope its nothing like the travesty of Red Tails.
I Am Honored To Help Bring History To Life!!!
The honor of a lifetime. "The Ebony Doughboys" Black WWI Reenactors are in the ranks. Art Collins, Luther Johnson , Algie Ward, Ari Lopez-Wei, Martin Shaw ,Steve Collins ,Steve Jones, George Jones, Collins Jones, Kevin West and Terrence Thompson.
Looks good, Trai Byers, Aja Naomi King & Thomas Haden Church are Talented and got me interested plus the writers for this movie.
This movie needs to more talked about !!
I'm so excited about this story finally being told cinematically. I've been wondering if it was going to happen and now it has. Awesome. More people need to know.
This movie deserves more recognition. One of the best movies I've seen in a while.
It was a pleasure to be one of the extras playing a part that my Re-enacting group Ebony Doughboys does on a regular basis. Trai, Thomas Church, Mykelty Williams are great actors and nice people.
I was an extra in this film too @0:31 on the right with the hat on!
Who cares
My family was excited to see our baby brother Ernest Mckoy in this historical movie. "We love you Ernest."
This is a powerful film that affected me deeply. Thank you to everyone who brought this story to me. I was a US Army Infantry officer, and I commanded blacks, whites, Simoans, Hawaiians, Hispanics, etc., all in the same unit. The experience of leading a rifle company of such diverse members changed and enriched my life and greatly enhanced my perspective. We have come so far, but we still have so far to go.
Can’t wait to watch and being represented as an Houstonian will learn bout the history from this film! 👍🏼
This has been my passion since I was in college. I look forward to being able to voew it. Interested to.see how the story is told.
The press release said the debut was to coincide with the anniversary of the riot. That took.place August 23, 1917, not August 21.
I cannot wait to see and support this film. Kevin Willmott really is a master story teller. Thanks to all of u who worked to bring such a powerful story to life.
Never heard about this until I watched the movie
THIS WHOLE TRAILER GAVE ME CHILLS.. I'm not crying, typing this.❤❤❤
I'm not crying, you're crying.
I know the Costume Designer, a fellow Reenactor and a great guy! Way to go Mike!
Damn bro ok
awards season kind of film... lead actor, supporting actress and supporting actor might get nomination (finger-cross)
This looks like a very well made production and I'm glad more stories like this is coming to light.
I deployed with this unit on 11-12. Way before my time but it’s great to see a part of that units history come back to light outside of promotion boards!!! Semper Paratus!!
I could see Trai Byers as Huey P. Newton.now....make it happen!!!
Looks very interesting.
It is our responsibility to crush this legacy of hate that still thrives today.
By ADDRESSING the issue and dismantling the social construct of whiteness and race all together
This looks amazing 👏🏾 soon as I find how I can I'm definitely watching this
Good to see Trai Byers, I watched him in Empire.
Been watching Trai in Empire this week and the man could be the next Denzel.
Awesome, looking forward to seeing this. I wonder if Jerry Lee from What Price Glory provided the uniforms and equipment? They look nice not the farby stuff from MTL.
He certainly did. Believe me, they had some powerhouse historical advisors for this film
Someone needs to let Vertical know the release date should be changed to 8/23. That is the correct date. Not the 21st.
Douglas Oelfke I’d imagine releasing on a Friday is more appropriate than releasing on a Sunday. It still coincides with the historical event, but allows for a longer premier weekend
@@NorthernWildsBummer understand completely. Saw a press release saying the release date was the anniversary date of the riot. I'm sorry. I'll be one of those irritating people. Have been researching it for 29 years. I tracked down a sister of one of the soldiers, back in 2003. I am glad this story is finally being told, on the screen.
Thank you for telling this story. Us black vets are not well spoken of or taken care of. ✊🏿
You’re absolutely correct and that’s a true disgrace upon this country for the world to witness. We do appreciate and honor yours and your fellow soldiers for all that you’ve done for all Americans.
It’s just one thing I’d really be interested in receiving your thoughts on if at all possible?
Just watched it. I cried so hard. Thank you for making this film.
Where did you watch it?
@@dignifiedblackman4742 I watched it on Starz channel.
@@whywhywhy6891 👍🏿 thanks
@@dignifiedblackman4742 its on tubi
2 books I recommend A Night of Violence by Robert V. Haynes and Black Soldiers in Jim Crow Texas by Garna Christian. Dr. Haynes didn't know aboutvtje coroner's inquest papers on Sgt Vida Henry's body. I passed the along to Garna.
Cant wait!
This looks amazing🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Story that needed to be told....Thank you
Great climax!
Looks good + by the writer (or one of the writers) of Blackkklansman and Da 5 Bloods. 👍
This movie 🍿 is amazing y'all.
Hero’s!! Legends!! Praise their names forever!!
Move is awesome definitely hope it gets many rewards
Great Movie!
Play It On TV,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great movie
They fought, and when they come back they treated then like sht,
respect for all those guys who fought.
Dayum Good Movie, Nat Turner Is Proud 👏🏿 🥲
When is the full movie releasing?
Netflix?
all hero's !!!
what's coming ahead near your city
Where can I watch this movie? Thank you.
On demand today from whatever outlet you rent movies from.
Hey its andre from empire
YES FINALLY A BLACK WW1 MOVIE
Not 1/1000th of what abuse black people actually faced. Much less blacks who didn't have a military uniform
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weren't 11 civilians and 5 police officers killed in the riot?
It's so horrifying to see a human-animal treat another human being like that with such hatred...just because the color of their skin....to me it's pure evil...it's too bad they are all burning in hell forever and forever...the fire will never be quenched for their evil deeds!..
They must have made a mistake…. Sorry about them dead ass soldiers,
Give em hell 54th!!!
Sorry wrong movie.
This is the worst movie to make in times like these, its like they want all these commotion on the streets to continue 🤷♂️
There is always time for truth.
@@annagreenedellera7864 keep supporting these riots and behaviors, keep teaching your child that is ok to not obey the law and to do whatever you feel like and then let me know how that ends. 🤷♂️ Cant wait to see the future that awaits for that child.
@@jeanferguson9063 Mr. Ferguson, Discontinue discrediting the racial discriminatory experience of people of color. That tendency is simply insult to injury. Why so eager to place all people in one pot when you observe a few exemplifying disorderly conduct? All folk demonstrating are not disobeying the law. They are tired of seeing black bodies murdered by police, blood splattered on the concrete, then police sent home on administrative leave.....*By the way, our child is a grown up opinionated, well-travelled, educated, and progressive polyglot, as am I. Neither of us are criminals but have often experienced racial profiling by police in the States and Europe. So what is your argument for this tendency? Racism is a huge problem for black folk. People of color are fed up, frustrated and unafraid to step up in this journey for equality. Maybe you should become involved in the community where you reside to initiate change in the areas you feel need improvement.. Be a part of the solution, not the problem. Suggested Read: How Racial Microagressions Impact the Mental Health of Black Women of Different Occupational Prestige by Esthanette Reid- University of Boston Thesis. Oh, and don't forget to vote....if you are old enough. Blessings!
@Frederic Wells im just saying the time is the worst.. I guess I should ask you, are you in favor anything that encourage the VIOLENCE!! that is happening on the street right now?? 🤷♂️
@Frederic Wells thats great, all im saying the time is wrong, this racial thing has gone too far.. people are using that as an excuse to go out and destroy properties and people are getting killed in the procesos.. thats all im saying.. thx for replying.