Experience Sidney Poitier’s powerful directorial debut with Buck and the Preacher, a gripping Western restored in high definition by the Criterion Collection. Originally released in 1972, this groundbreaking film stars Poitier alongside Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee in a bold reimagining of the Western genre through the lens of Black history and resilience. Follow the journey of a former Union cavalryman guiding freed slaves westward, and his uneasy alliance with a scheming preacher, as they confront violent resistance and systemic injustice in post-Civil War America.

Key Features

• High-definition Blu-ray restoration by the Criterion Collection
• Directed by and starring Sidney Poitier
• Co-stars Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee
• Genre-bending Western with rich cultural commentary
• Special features: Bonus footage, behind-the-scenes content, and interviews
• Originally released in 1972