Warrior Women
Synopsis
Through the figure of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk, this inspiring film traces the untold story of countless Native American women struggling for their people's civil rights. Spanning several decades, Christina D. King and Elizabeth A. Castle's documentary charts Thunder Hawk's lifelong commitment, from her early involvement in the American Indian Movement (AIM), to her pivotal role in the founding of Women of All Red Nations, to her heartening presence at Standing Rock alongside thousands protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. She passed her dedication and hunger for change to her daughter Marcy, even if that often meant feeling like comrades-in-arms more than mother and child. Through rare archival material—including amazing footage of AIM's occupation of Wounded Knee—and an Indigenous style of circular storytelling, Warrior Women rekindles the memories and legacy of the Red Power movement's matriarchs.
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Warrior Women (Trailer) - Green Film Fest
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-02
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Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King
- Original Score
- Giulio Carmassi, Bryan Scary
- Original Title
- Warrior Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Women Make Movies, Sundance Institute, Chicken & Egg Films, Lardux Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King
Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King
Giulio Carmassi, Bryan Scary
Andreas Burgess, John G. Larson
Keiko Deguchi, Kristen Nutile
Anna Marie Pitman
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Castle
Screenplay
Christina D. King
Screenplay
Elizabeth Castle
Writer
Christina D. King
Writer
Elizabeth Castle
Director
Christina D. King
Director
Giulio Carmassi
Original Music Composer
Bryan Scary
Original Music Composer
Andreas Burgess
Director of Photography
John G. Larson
Director of Photography
Keiko Deguchi
Editor
Kristen Nutile
Editor
Anna Marie Pitman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior Women
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What is Warrior Women about?
Through the figure of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk, this inspiring film traces the untold story of countless Native American women struggling for their people's civil rights. Spanning several decades, Christina D. King and Elizabeth A. Castle's documentary charts Thunder Hawk's lifelong commitment, from her early involvement in the American Indian Movement (AIM), to her pivotal role in the founding of Women of All Red Nations, to her heartening presence at Standing Rock alongside thousands protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. She passed her dedication and hunger for change to her daughter Marcy, even if that often meant feeling like comrades-in-arms more than mother and child. Through rare archival material—including amazing footage of AIM's occupation of Wounded Knee—and an Indigenous style of circular storytelling, Warrior Women rekindles the memories and legacy of the Red Power movement's matriarchs.
Who directed Warrior Women?
Warrior Women was directed by Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King.
Who stars in Warrior Women?
The principal cast of Warrior Women includes Madonna Thunderhawk, Marcella Gilbert, Maria Van Kints, Phyllis Young.
When was Warrior Women released and how long is it?
Warrior Women was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Warrior Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Warrior Women was composed by Giulio Carmassi, Bryan Scary.