A first look at the upcoming documentary series They Called Us Outlaws premiered at SXSW, where the prologue episode played to a sold-out audience in Austin.

Directed by Eric Geadelmann and Kelly Magelky, the series explores the roots of the outlaw country movement, focusing on 1970s Austin and the cultural shift shaped by artists like Waylon Jennings. The project is presented in association with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

The debut episode serves as an introduction to a planned ten-part series, tracing the spirit of independent artistry that defined the era and continues to influence musicians today.

A wider release for the series has not yet been announced.