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Concrete Cowboy 2020
A 2020 American coming-of-age Western drama film, Concrete Cowboy was directed by Ricky Staub and features a screenplay co-written by Staub and Dan Walser. The movie is based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri and draws inspiration from Philadelphia's real African-American horseriding culture, particularly the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club. Starring Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, and Clifford "Method Man" Smith, the film includes several actual members of the Fletcher Street community in supporting roles, addressing real issues faced by the group. The film premiered worldwide at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2020 and was digitally released on Netflix through April 2, 2021.
Cast
- Caleb McLaughlinCole
- Idris ElbaHarp
- Jharrel JeromeSmush
- Byron BowersRome
- Lorraine ToussaintNessie
- Method ManLeroy
- Ivannah-MercedesEsha
- Devenie YoungTrena
- Jamil PrattisParis
- Michael O.G LAW TabonJalen
Crew
- Director
- Ricky Staub
- Screenplay
- Ricky Staub, Dan Walser
- Producer
- Idris Elba, Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Jeff Waxman, Dan Walser
- Cinematography
- Minka Farthing-Kohl
- Editing
- Luke Ciarrocchi
- Music
- Kevin Matley
Details
- Production
- Green Door Pictures, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Neighborhood Film Co., Tucker Tooley Entertainment
- Distributor
- Netflix
- Budget
- ~$10 million
