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culture1 year ago

"Flaco the Owl: One Year of Freedom and Mystery"

Flaco, an escaped Eurasian eagle-owl from Central Park Zoo, captivated New Yorkers as he embraced his newfound freedom after nearly 13 years in captivity, embodying the spirit of the American outlaw-hero with his daring escape and life on the lam. His story reflects the untamed individualistic values of a lost frontier and the miraculous escape from an allegedly escape-proof jail, resonating with the tradition of celebrating swashbuckling heroes who stand up to an unjust system in American folk songs and country music.

tv-recap2 years ago

Unveiling the Hidden Legacy of Bass Reeves in 'Lawmen'

In "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" Season 1, Episode 5, Bass Reeves encounters an old enemy while pursuing an outlaw named Jim Webb. Despite facing gunfire, Bass and his assistant Billy manage to apprehend Webb's gang, but not before Billy is injured. Bass is then assigned to transport another prisoner, Jackson "Jackrabbit" Cole, which causes tension with his wife Jennie. As they travel, Bass and Billy have a disagreement, and Cole shares a story about a plantation owner he killed. Meanwhile, racial tensions escalate as Sally, Bass's daughter, confronts a white girl at the carnival, and Black people start going missing in the territory. The episode ends with Bass encountering Esau Pierce, the Confederate soldier who killed his son.