01/31/2025
In the untamed Wild West, Butch Cassidy's name became legendary, but behind the myth lies a forgotten story-one of loyalty, betrayal, and the price of friendship. Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw is a gripping documentary that uncovers the life of Cassidy's childhood friend, Bub Meeks, whose own tragic fate was overshadowed by the rise of one of the most infamous outlaws in American history.
Told through the voices of Bub's descendants, the documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was caught in the orbit of greatness but paid the ultimate price. Growing up alongside Robert Leroy Parker (Butch Cassidy) in rural Utah and Idaho, Bub Meeks was more than a friend-he was a trusted ally and confidant. However, as Butch's appetite for adventure led him into a life of crime, Bub found himself at a crossroads: stay loyal to the man he grew up with or protect his own future.
Through archival photos and poignant interviews with Bub's descendants, Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw explores the emotional toll of his imprisonment and the long-lasting impact on his family. His relatives reflect on the injustice he faced and what it means to be tethered to a man whose fame came at such a high cost. This documentary reclaims Bub Meeks' story from the shadows of history. It's a tale of love and loyalty, of the devastating consequences of one wrong decision, and of the man whose life became the forgotten echo of a legend.
Available Feb 18th on DVD, Amazon Prime, FandangoNOW and Vimeo.
