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The Cherokee Word for Water

PG
Movie
2013
1h 32m
English
Drama
The Cherokee Word for Water is a feature-length motion picture that tells the story of the work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Set in the early 1980s, The Cherokee Word for Water begins in the homes of a small town in rural Oklahoma where many houses lack running water and others are little more than shacks. The movie is told from the perspective of Wilma Mankiller and full-blood Cherokee organizer Charlie Soap who join forces to battle opposition and build a 16-mile waterline system using a community of volunteers. In the process, they inspire the townspeople to trust each other, to trust their way of thinking, and to spark a reawakening of the universal indigenous values of reciprocity and interconnectedness. This project also inspired a self-help movement in Indian Country that continues to this day. The movie is dedicated to Wilma Mankiller’s vision, compassion and incredible grace.
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Kimberly Guerrero
Wilma Mankiller
Mo J
Charlie Soap
Steeve Reeves
Johnson Soap
Darryl Tonemah
Chief Ross Swimmer
Oren R Lyons
Grandfather
Zahn McClarnon
Deputy Jackson
Directed By: Tim Kelly, Charlie Soap

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mkatlove
6 years ago
_The Cherokee Word For Water_ is a heartwarming movie with characters that draw you in. The fact that this film is based on a true story makes the film's message of "community" even more powerful. I would recommend this film for all ages!
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