How the West Was One

How the West Was One

How the West Was One

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How the West Was One

"An exploration of American identity."

2024

1h 30m

7.0(1 votes)

Western

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Overview

In a contemporary reimagining of the American West, three young women - a snake hunter, a New York artist, and a rodeo queen - challenge the idea of who is permitted to be a cowgirl.

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3 featured cast members

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Morgan Laughlin

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Annie Bercy

Self - Participant

Elle Barbeito

Self - Participant

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Directed by: Razieme Iborra
Produced by: Alec Shangold

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