rhonda-stump Review of Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers (1997 TV Movie)

quite fictional depiction of Buffalo Soldiers in 1887 Southwest

[3/10 · 13 June 2010]

The authors know nothing of the history of the Buffalo Soldiers nor how a dedicated soldier would behave. The authors completely rewrote the history of the particular character of Nana (who was a real person). It's pretty disappointing that the authors chose to give an explanation of the Apaches killing spree as a group who didn't want to live on a reservation. The Apaches historically had raided and murdered many other peaceful tribes as well as settlers; there is plenty of historical documentation. The authors chose to depict them as victims in this film. It's clear that the authors also know nothing about the military and show little regard for them in this film. The Buffalo Soldier would have done his duty with honor as any soldier would, they were not men of cowardice or considered themselves victims. I'm quite ashamed of writers like this who change stories to make a personal statement, they have an agenda. I thought there might be something more accurately portrayed when I rented this movie but it turned out to be quite disappointing.