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There is a brief bit of a song sung by Marechal and Rosenthal toward the end of the film. This is from a favorite folk song of children in France, in the public domain now. The refrain is "O-way, O-way", for recognition to those who are not familiar with it. The song is "Il Etait un Petit Navire". The whole movie is very well done in accuracy for details of the time that it takes place. That is what makes it such a memorable film!

Very well written story of the early American West and African American family. It is "G" rated but the subject is on adult level, for complete understanding. The psychology of the characters is very well defined and true to life as I see it, from my knowledge of early cowboys in Texas and the Western frontier. Fine acting and great scenery, a good movie to watch!

I watched this program recently on BBC America television just because Kevin Whatley was listed in the guide. It was hilarious and I laughed and laughed at the (unexpected) dark humour of the story. It was the anguish of having unpleasant neighbors. It is told in a European style, as those who know the song by Ray Ventura and his Collegiens, "Tout va tres bien, Madame la Marquise"/"All goes very well, Madame la Marquise", understand and recognize. Kevin Whatley is great in his role, a new one for him, after the detective series,"Morse".