Bass & Belle Wild West Film Fest
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The Bass & Belle Wild West Film Fest in Muskogee, Oklahoma is a Western-themed festival that honors lawman Bass Reeves and outlaw Belle Starr while celebrating frontier history from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s. It showcases both fiction and documentary work, including feature-length films, shorts, docu-dramas, and other “homage” films centered on the Wild West, with a special emphasis on lesser-known stories and characters. [1]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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