MR. BARNEY FORD | DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Born into slavery, Barney Ford escaped at 26 and endured racism, fires, and mining claim jumping to become one of only 46 African Americans in the Colorado Territory. Undeterred, he became one of the richest men in the state as a miner, barber, restaurateur, and hotel owner—a true entrepreneur—all while fighting endlessly for Black rights.

Directed by: Julie Speer Jackson

Production Company: Julie Speer Productions

Distributor: Rocky Mountain PBS