About The Film

Experience the story of Barbara Van Cleve: famed Western photographer, third-generation Montanan, and daughter of the Crazy Mountains. Hard Twist explores Barbara’s life through her stunning work and her family’s history of ranching in the American West.

Premiere Date

Hard Twist is set to premiere in late 2025, with dates to be announced in mid-fall, bringing Van Cleve’s rich personal history to special event screenings and the festival circuit. Barbara has spent her life documenting the beauty of the West with a camera.

Using observational footage of Barbara’s present day life, mixed with never before seen archival footage, Hard Twist illuminates the family and landscape that shaped one of Montana’s greatest photographers. It will leave you with a lasting impression of how the West continues to change — as seen through Barbara’s lens.
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