Major Taylor Movie

[dfa242]

This should be an interesting movie.

 

[bulldog1935]

I followed everything currently on the movie, they don't have a trailer yet, but it's a great subject.

http://www.majortaylorassociation.org/biography.htm

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Seems like a great project. John Howard is on board so that's encouraging. Still don't understand why his story hasn't been given a proper telling. Ken Burns is the obvious choice for me. There have been movies made about Jack Johnson and Jackie Robinson but not Taylor ? I don't get it. His story is incredible and compelling.

 

[catfish]

Cool!

 

[partsguy]

I would think LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow) would be a great casting pick for this, but he is 60 now so perhaps not the 20-something cyclist.

I did learn a little about this story at an event at Wright State University.

 

[bricycle]

Can't wait...

 

[dnc1]

Ditto!

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Just saw this update on the Black Cyclone movie. It appears John Legend is now producing. Hopefully this means it will be done soon....

John Legend producing new film about black cycling champion Marshall Walter 'Major' Taylor

The 'Black Cyclone' charts the legendary rise of Taylor, once called 'the fastest man in America'

road.cc

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Yet another update regarding the long awaited Major Taylor movie. This seems very promising.

Clement Virgo Tapped to Direct ‘Black Cyclone’ Biopic About Bicycle Racer Major Taylor (EXCLUSIVE)

'Black Cyclone' tells the life story of legendary bicycle racer Marshall Walter 'Major' Taylor, one of America's first Black sports heroes.

variety.com