The Founding

In The Founding, two men with contrasting backgrounds—Will Crump, a Civil War veteran seeking peace and belonging, and Luther, an escaped slave navigating prejudice—embark on parallel journeys to establish new towns in the plains, one for the white community in Lubbock, Texas, and the other for the Black community in Nicodemus, Kansas. As they grapple with personal sacrifices and the challenges posed by a ruthless railroad magnate, their quests for love, freedom, and survival hinge on the success of their respective towns and the railroad's approval. The story explores themes of resilience and the fight against bigotry, culminating in a powerful narrative about family and community in a transformative era of American history.