About Our Film: 

Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first African-American sportsman outside of boxing and horse racing to become internationally famous and wear the mantle of world champion at the turn of the 19th century. Taylor's life is one of the fascinating stories ever told, irrespective of color.

For more information on Major Taylor, check out our site: http://www.theblackcyclonemovie.com/

Project Team:

Willie Simmons Jr.
John Howard, 
Rob Walker
Rashid Bahati 
Read full bios of the team here

What We Require and What You Get: 
We require funding to help make this film on Major Taylor possible.  The funds will cover research/development, business plan packaging for landing a production studio and major distributor. 

For your help and support, we are offering a variety of non-monetary rewards and gifts, including on-screen credits, background cast appearance in the movie, complimentary screeners of the film, free training sessions opportunities from with Rahsaan Bahati (7-time US National Champion Cyclist) or John Howard (3-time Olympian Cyclist and Hall of Famer) your choice.

Other Ways You Can Help:
We understand that some of you can't contribute monetarily, but it would still mean the world to us if you help by getting the word out to your friends and anyone else that might be interested and able to donate.

Thanks again for your time and consideration! Your support is greatly appreciated and together we will ensure that this story on Major Taylor is produced! 

We will be forever grateful...from the bottom of our hearts and beyond!