Actor
Rick Schroder makes his directorial debut with this inspiring drama set in the American Southwest. Black Cloud (
Eddie Spears) is a young Native American who grew up in a violent household and is still struggling to come to terms with his family and his heritage. Black Cloud's life has forced him to be quick with his fists, and Bud (
Russell Means), a longtime friend and mentor, has been coaching Black Cloud in boxing with the young man showing great promise in a Navajo Golden Gloves competition. Norm (
Peter Greene), a scout for the United States Olympic boxing team, sees Black Cloud in the ring and is certain he has the potential to be a champion, but Black Cloud isn't certain if he wants to fight for anything besides his people. Meanwhile, Black Cloud has fallen in love with Sammi (
Julia Jones), a pretty young Native American woman, but she has a child from a previous relationship with Eddie Young (
Rick Schroder), a hot-tempered rodeo rider. When an argument between Eddie and Black Cloud escalates into a fistfight, Black Cloud viciously beats him, and soon Sheriff Powers (
Tim McGraw) is on the lookout for the young man.
Black Cloud also features
Wayne Knight,
Tim Sampson, and
"Pooch" Marion Hall. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide