Drama

The Cherokee Word for Water

- The story of Wilma Mankiller, the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

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.

Release Date : 2013-05-01

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

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Production Country : United States of America

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Cast

Character Name : Wilma Mankiller

Original Name : Kimberly Guerrero

Gender : Female

Character Name : Charlie Soap

Original Name : Mo J.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Johnson Soap

Original Name : Steeve Reeves

Gender : Male

Character Name : Chief Ross Swimmer

Original Name : Darryl Tonemah

Gender : Male

Character Name : Grandfather

Original Name : Oren R. Lyons

Gender : Male

Character Name : Deputy Jackson

Original Name : Zahn McClarnon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Curly

Original Name : Ben Livingston

Gender : Male

Reviews

mkatlove

@mkatlove

2021-06-23

_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!