The Bearded Lady Project

Challenging the Face of Science

Watch the Trailers!

On Nov. 1, 2015, we premiered a new trailer from our first year of shooting.

Meet the Team

Learn about who we are and the inspiration behind The Bearded Lady Project.

Go Behind the Scenes

Meet the scientists we've bearded so far and see the diversity of their research locations.

A New Perspective

"The Bearded Lady Project" is a documentary film and photographic project celebrating the work of female paleontologists and highlighting the challenges and obstacles they face.

    From our Journal:

      March 3rd, Laramie, WY: Opening Reception & Documentary Preview Screening

      ­Press Release: The public is invited to attend the world premier of The Bearded Lady Project: Challenging the Face of Science on Friday, March 3rd. This film and photographic project celebrates the work of female paleontologists and highlights the challenges and obstacles they face. A preview screening of the documentary film, followed by Q&A with […]

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      March: Colorado Collaboration

      I love direct flights. I especially love direct flights when I have created a schedule, with such little wiggle room that a single delayed flight could throw the best laid plans, burning, off of a cliff. I love direct flights because we arrived to Denver, CO, thirty minutes early, beating Ellen, who was driving in from Wyoming […]

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      Video: The Bearded Lady Project: A Universal Message

      Back in February, Lexi pulled together her female friends and colleagues in the Cincinnati film industry to make a group portrait with the talented women she often has the privilege of working with.  She thought there would be a handful of people willing to partake in the group portrait, but to her surprise, nearly 30 […]

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