In Popular Culture
Reeves figures prominently in an episode of How It's Made in which a Bass Reeves limited edition collectors' figurine is shown in various stages of the production process.
Bass Reeves, a fictionalized film of his life and career was released by Ponderous Productions of San Antonio in 2010.
Bass Reeves is also mentioned in passing in episode 2 of season 3 of Justified (TV series), along with other US Marshals of distinction Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp.
Morgan Freeman has expressed interest in playing Reeves in a motion picture about his life.
Reeves' story has also been presented to kids. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson won the 2010 Coretta Scott King Award for best author.
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