The Real Cowboy: Portrait of an American Icon


2h 2000

Brief Synopsis

The general perception of cowboys has been largely framed by what people have seen in the movies and television, or read in novels. Bill Kurtis takes viewers on a 300-year adventure to trace the rich history of the cowboy, from his colorful Spanish origins, to his role in the shaping of the West, to

Film Details

Also Known As
Real Cowboy: Portrait of an American Icon, Time Machine (06/03/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

The general perception of cowboys has been largely framed by what people have seen in the movies and television, or read in novels. Bill Kurtis takes viewers on a 300-year adventure to trace the rich history of the cowboy, from his colorful Spanish origins, to his role in the shaping of the West, to his impact on popular culture.

Film Details

Also Known As
Real Cowboy: Portrait of an American Icon, Time Machine (06/03/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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