Sisters Rising
“Native Women Reclaiming Sovereignty”
Synopsis
"Sisters Rising" is the story of six Native American women fighting to restore personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing colonial violence against indigenous women in the United States. Dawn was in the Army, now she’s a tribal cop in the midst of the North Dakota oil boom that threatens to pull the last threads of her Native culture apart. Patty teaches indigenous women’s self-defense across the Great Plains of her people. Sarah is an attorney and scholar fighting to overturn restrictions on tribal sovereignty and increase legislative protections for Native women. Loreline and Lisa are grassroots advocates working outside of the system to support survivors of violence and influence legislative change. Chalsey is writing the first anti-sex trafficking code to be introduced to a reservation’s tribal court.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sisters Rising Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-24
Release History & Theatrical Window
Big Sky Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Heck, Willow O'Feral
- Original Score
- Allison Leialoha Milham
- Original Title
- Sisters Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Haptic, Women Make Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Heck, Willow O'Feral
Allison Leialoha Milham
Jennifer Ruff
Willow O'Feral, Tantoo Cardinal, Brad Heck
Department Leadership Roster
Willow O'Feral
Producer
Brad Heck
Producer
Jennifer Ruff
Editor
Brad Heck
Director
Willow O'Feral
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisters Rising
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What is Sisters Rising about?
"Sisters Rising" is the story of six Native American women fighting to restore personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing colonial violence against indigenous women in the United States. Dawn was in the Army, now she’s a tribal cop in the midst of the North Dakota oil boom that threatens to pull the last threads of her Native culture apart. Patty teaches indigenous women’s self-defense across the Great Plains of her people. Sarah is an attorney and scholar fighting to overturn restrictions on tribal sovereignty and increase legislative protections for Native women. Loreline and Lisa are grassroots advocates working outside of the system to support survivors of violence and influence legislative change. Chalsey is writing the first anti-sex trafficking code to be introduced to a reservation’s tribal court.
Who directed Sisters Rising?
Sisters Rising was directed by Brad Heck, Willow O'Feral.
Who stars in Sisters Rising?
The principal cast of Sisters Rising includes Not specified.
When was Sisters Rising released and how long is it?
Sisters Rising was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Sisters Rising?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sisters Rising was composed by Allison Leialoha Milham.