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The Cherokee Word for Water

  • 2013
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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The Cherokee Word for Water (2013)
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The work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.The work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.The work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

  • Directors
    • Tim Kelly
    • Charlie Soap
  • Writers
    • Louise Rubacky
    • Gary Miranda
    • Tim Kelly
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Guerrero
    • Mo Brings Plenty
    • Steve Reevis
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    72
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tim Kelly
      • Charlie Soap
    • Writers
      • Louise Rubacky
      • Gary Miranda
      • Tim Kelly
    • Stars
      • Kimberly Guerrero
      • Mo Brings Plenty
      • Steve Reevis
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Kimberly Guerrero
    Kimberly Guerrero
    • Wilma Mankiller
    Mo Brings Plenty
    Mo Brings Plenty
    • Charlie Soap
    • (as Moses Brings Plenty)
    Steve Reevis
    Steve Reevis
    • Johnson Soap
    Darryl Tonemah
    • Chief Ross Swimmer
    Zahn McClarnon
    Zahn McClarnon
    • Deputy Jackson
    Deanna Dunagan
    Deanna Dunagan
    • Irene Mankiller
    Kaylea Dreadfulwater
    • Felicia
    Jamie Hair
    • Gina
    Ben Livingston
    • Curly
    Jeff S. Anderson
    • Don Musgrove
    • (as Jeff Anderson)
    Oren Lyons
    Oren Lyons
    • Judge…
    Rich Bentz
    • Charlie's Boss
    Levi Mullen
    • Costner
    Ross Crain
    Ross Crain
    • Frank
    Cassie Self
    Cassie Self
    • Lisa
    David Jackson
    • Jack Nofire
    Orvel Baldridge
    • Bill - Cherokee Man
    Richard Ray Whitman
    • Roger - Cherokee Elder
    • Directors
      • Tim Kelly
      • Charlie Soap
    • Writers
      • Louise Rubacky
      • Gary Miranda
      • Tim Kelly
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    • Trivia
      In 1983, Wilma Pearl Mankiller, was elected deputy chief of the Cherokee Nation. In 1987, she was the first modern day woman to be elected the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation garnering the win with 80% of the votes. Mankiller's time in office lasted over 10 years.
    • Quotes

      Wilma Mankiller: All my life I was taught to be of good mind was the Cherokee way. It sounds admirable and spiritual but it's also just plain useful.

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    9/10

    A worthy movie

    This movie will not win any major academy awards. This movie is infinitely better than most produced by hollywood. Any deficiencies in acting or production values are more than compensated for by the messages of hope and inspiration.
    • jimmyjoe583
    • Jan 31, 2019
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    • Release date
      • 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mankiller Project
      • Grey Hour Production Services
      • Toy Gun Films
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      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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