A cowgirl strives to be the first African-American woman in the National Finals Rodeo.

Cowgirl Up REEL SOUTH

Premiered June 26, 2018
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Cowgirl Up

The first time LaBrelah was on a horse she was eight months old. Today, she is an accomplished barrel racer in Southern rodeo circuits. With her family’s unending support, this Mississippi cowgirl is driven to compete, driven to win, and driven to become the first African-American woman in the National Finals Rodeo. She was born to do this. 342

About the Program

REEL SOUTH

REEL SOUTH is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. The series explores layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change — in the American South and beyond.

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