“A warm portrayal of family ranchers.”
— Robert List, Governor of Nevada
“There’s not one ounce of b.s. in the whole movie.”
— Chuck, Rancher, Modoc County
“Captures the hard beauty of a land and its people.“
— James Block, Filmweek
A Cowhand’s Song
©1981 — 29 minutes
This evocative documentary contrasts the traditional lifestyle of family cattle ranchers with their sense of disenfranchisement from American society. With its graceful images and emphasis on community, family, and continuity, A Cowhand’s Song makes a strong case for the preservation of a traditional way of life.
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Key Credits
Writers, Directors, Producers: Gwendolyn Clancy and Nancy Kelly
Editor: Kenji Yamamoto
Production Company: Cattle Kate Communications