Marsa needs your help to fund her “Cowgirl Up” project. It took more than just men to win the west. Many women rode alone or with their partner to feed and herd the cattle through winter storms. Daily life on the range isn’t easy, even today.
“I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I’ve just done what I damn well wanted to, and I’ve made enough money to support myself, and ain’t afraid of being alone.” —Katharine Hepburn
Katharine’s words ring throughout the stories of the women mavericks of Cowgirl Up. These women are part of the backbone that makes our world great. Each woman has persevered hardships without complaint.
Imagine being alone on a night in the 1960s, snowed in with your infant son facing a life or death ailment. You, your older son, and the infant have no way of getting to the hospital many hours away. Or imagine yourself as a mother who has to accept that your child is dying and you have to find a way through the pain of such a loss. Or a third mother who finds herself marginalized in her hometown for being who she is.
Cowgirl Up weaves together the intricate lives of these four women that chose to live their lives knowing how hard it would be. There was a job to be done and they had to take care of it. They didn’t hesitate; they stepped up and got on with it. They faced life threatening challenges, some battles were lost and others were won. Somewhere along the way, they inspired others to become the best they could be.
The filmmaker, Marsa Morse, earned her under graduate degrees in art and film then went on to earn a MFA in creative writing/screenwriting. As non-traditional student, she produced two documentary series that won her many awards on public broadcasting television. Morse steps out now, to produce her first feature length documentary. Be sure to follow her progress on Twitter (@MarsaMorse) and Facebook as Cowgirl Up.
Kickstarter campaigns are an all or nothing fundraiser so if the Cowgirl Up project doesn’t reach the goal, there will be a time for regrouping before starting again. The film will be made. Morse has funded about half the project from her, now empty, pockets which is why she needs your help to raise $30,000 to finish the film by the projected deadline. Whether you consider promoting or donating $1, or $2500 to become a producer, your support will be celebrated on each of our social media sites and in the film credits.
For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Marsa at marsamorse@gmail.com or Twitter @MarsaMorse. The Kickstarter page: www.kickstarter.com
Contact: Marsa Morse
Cell Phone: 541-301-5037
Email: marsamorse@gmail.com
Twitter: @MarsaMorse
