Medicine Woman
“The Story of America's First Native Medical Doctor”
Synopsis
America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) studied medicine at a time when few women dared. She graduated first in her class and returned home to serve as doctor to her Omaha tribe. During this heartbreaking and violent time she never gave up hope. The reverberations from her shattered world continue today as Native Americans suffer from alarming rates of disease, suicide and mental illness. Like Susan, these modern day medicine women from the Omaha, Lakota and Navajo tribes are fighting a war and sharing a confident, even joyful, approach to the work of healing.
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Medicine Woman (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Native Film Series, Gallup, NM
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Lesiak, Princella P. RedCorn
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Lesiak
- Original Title
- Medicine Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Nebraska Educational Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Lesiak, Princella P. RedCorn
Christine Lesiak
Patrick Aylward
Patrick Aylward
Christine Lesiak, Princella P. RedCorn
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Lesiak
Director
Christine Lesiak
Producer
Christine Lesiak
Writer
Princella P. RedCorn
Director
Princella P. RedCorn
Producer
Patrick Aylward
Editor
Patrick Aylward
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine Woman
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What is Medicine Woman about?
America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) studied medicine at a time when few women dared. She graduated first in her class and returned home to serve as doctor to her Omaha tribe. During this heartbreaking and violent time she never gave up hope. The reverberations from her shattered world continue today as Native Americans suffer from alarming rates of disease, suicide and mental illness. Like Susan, these modern day medicine women from the Omaha, Lakota and Navajo tribes are fighting a war and sharing a confident, even joyful, approach to the work of healing.
Who directed Medicine Woman?
Medicine Woman was directed by Christine Lesiak, Princella P. RedCorn.
Who stars in Medicine Woman?
The principal cast of Medicine Woman includes Irene Bedard, Joy Harjo.
When was Medicine Woman released and how long is it?
Medicine Woman was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 57m.