i think that mario van peebles movie posse be a very important film . it be an excellent entry point film to a side of history many be not aware of . this be a story of early black settler and cow boy and infantryman return from the spanish american war with a cache of gold . the main character peebles be haunt by memory of his murder father . the racism apply to the new black settler and infantryman be explore in this film with excellent cast include melvin van peebles ( marios father ) and billy zane and stephen baldwin and a wonderful performance by big daddy kane . one sense that peeples strive to use a many notable black ( and some not so notable smile ) actor a possible represent ) perhaps too many and some notable person ( issac hayes and pamela grier ) be only scene in cameo and others briefly such a tone loc . the sentiment and effort of peebles effort to expose these actor will be understand by some . the large cast ( a feat for any director ) work well and do a good job of tell the story in the classic revenge and fight v justice western . most noteworthy be the wonderful narrative role of veteran actor woody strode ( from once upon a time in the west ) and who own life be a barrier breaker and within the context of a previous era not yet complete fade from memory . no other actor could have do this role well . read the mini bio on woody strode here a a primer represent http represent or or imdb . com or name or nm0834754 or bio the film do a good job of balance action with a bit of sardonic humour . the dialog be excellent if a bit contemporary . and a others have mention the profanity be not accurate to that period . the sex scene be a bit much not really need . there be some historical inaccuracy such a the seem electronic branding of the cattle etc . but posse be a good effort to hopefully open the door for more historical and creative work reflective of other untold story and event . the actual photo of real cowboy at the end credit be very nice touch .