History erased a hero in 8 minutes—can you remember him?
“Buffalo Soldiers: George Jordan and the Indian Wars” is a poignant examination of the marginalized history of the Buffalo Soldiers - African American servicemen who bravely served in numerous conflicts only to face scorn, ridicule, and suppression of their stories back home. The film's epicenter is George Jordan, a formerly enslaved man turned soldier whose exemplary courage in battles etches a stark contrast against his forgotten legacy. Juxtaposing the resistance of Apache Chiefs and braves with Jordan's unwavering will to protect his comrades and white settlers, the narrative challenges us to reconcile often overlooked aspects of the formation of the West. With a stark reminder of Jordan’s decline due to his heroic yet under-acknowledged efforts and the refusal of the Army to provide him with care, the film crescendos into a plea for recognition of the Buffalo Soldiers, ultimately asking what we can give to make our country better.
Direction
Cardenas packs decades of injustice into tight runtime
Editing
Jarring cuts between glory and abandonment
Writing
Jordan's own words weaponized against silence
Director
Joshua Cardenas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 9th Cavalry's nickname 'Buffalo Soldiers' supposedly came from Native Americans comparing their hair to bison fur—respect mixed with othering in one label.
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