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Jordan Peele's 'High Horse' Reveals Hidden Black Cowboy Legacy

11/9/2025

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Jordan Peele, filmmaker, will premiere High Horse: The Black Cowboy on Peacock on November 20.
The series examines the erasure of Black cowboys in American culture and their crucial role in the nation's history.
The trailer features statements from writer Michael Harriot and shows scenes contrasting Black and white cowboys.
The project follows Peele’s 2022 film Nope, about a Black-owned horse ranch in California.

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Story summary

Jordan Peele, filmmaker, will premiere High Horse: The Black Cowboy on Peacock on November 20.
The series examines the erasure of Black cowboys in American culture and their crucial role in the nation's history.
The trailer features statements from writer Michael Harriot and shows scenes contrasting Black and white cowboys.
The project follows Peele’s 2022 film Nope, about a Black-owned horse ranch in California.