“Director Kelly has a keen eye for the essence of these women.”

— Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter

Cowgirls

©1985 — 29 minutes

The cowgirls in this spirited verité documentary are contemporary women aged six to sixty, who ride, rope and tough out the elements just as well as their more famous cowboy counterparts.

Produced and directed by former cowgirl Nancy Kelly and written by Wyoming ranch daughter Teresa Jordan.

Awards

Best Documentary of the Year,
National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival
Golden Apple, National Educational Film Festival
Best of Palo Alto Film Festival
Best Documentary Short, Nashville Film Festival

Key Credits

Director, Producer: Nancy Kelly
Editor: Kenji Yamamoto
Writer: Teresa Jordan
Director of Photography: John Knoop

Primary Funders

Cal Humanities
Nevada Humanities
Oregon Humanities