Warrior Women (2018)
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.
Cast
- Madonna Thunderhawk - Self
- Marcella Gilbert - Self
- Maria Van Kints - Self
- Phyllis Young - Self
Screenplay
- Elizabeth Castle (Screenplay)
- Christina D. King (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth Castle
- Christina D. King
Keywords
civil rights, native american, indigenous peoples, women fighters, rural life
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Warrior Women stars Madonna Thunderhawk, Marcella Gilbert, Maria Van Kints, Phyllis Young.
- How long is Warrior Women?
- Warrior Women has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Warrior Women?
- Warrior Women is a Documentary film.
- Where was Warrior Women produced?
- Warrior Women was produced in United States of America, France.