In the history of film, there are only a handful of iconic movies about a good rodeo. Fewer still are stories about black cowboys. Outside of 2021's The Harder They Fall, you're hard-pressed to name many others from the last decade. Riding Legacy, a new documentary that debuted at least weekend's deadCenter Film Festival is a film determined to change that trend.

In today’s deadCenter 2023 interview, Riding Legacy co-director Kian Taylor joins the show to talk about what drew him to tell the story of black cowboy rodeos in Oklahoma, including why this group deserves better representation in the Sooner state.

According to Taylor, riding in a rodeo requires focus, endurance, and an impressive amount of athleticism every bit as much as playing basketball in the NBA. Furthermore, the documentary aims to prove there's value in both the sport and the media representation in the black Oklahoma cowboy community.

Listen to the full interview with Taylor to learn more about the Oklahoma cowboy and rodeo scene. Keep up with where you can see Riding Legacy next by following the film on Facebook and Instagram.