Emelie Mahdavian

director of “Bitterbrush”

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Herding cattle isn’t a profession left to the days of the wild west. A new documentary, “Bitterbrush,” follows two female range riders. as they herd cattle in Idaho.

‘Bitterbrush’ shows life as a modern-day cowgirl in Idaho

Herding cattle isn’t a profession left to the days of the wild west. A new documentary, “Bitterbrush,” follows two female range riders. as they herd cattle in Idaho.

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