Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

The film focuses on fluid sexuality and non-straight relationships. Lesbian and bisexual dynamics are central to the characters' pursuit of independence, rather than being side plots.

Women play rugged, male-dominated roles, disrupting traditional hierarchies. They have a strong influence on the story, driving the plot through their own desires.

The cast is mostly homogenous within a bohemian Western setting. While it avoids idealized Western clichés, it lacks diverse casting that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

The story critiques traditional institutions by promoting a bohemian, anti-materialist lifestyle. It embraces moral relativism and rejects conventional authority and the traditional family structure.

The protagonist's large thumbs symbolize non-conformity. The film portrays her transformation of a physical quirk into a tool for personal ability to act.