Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, implemented community development programs to promote self-governance and combat sexism in leadership.
“Activist. Feminist. Cherokee Chief.”
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Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, implemented community development programs to promote self-governance and combat sexism in leadership.
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Synopsis
Wilma Mankiller grew up in Oklahoma before her family relocated to San Francisco. She returned to her roots to become the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Mankiller details her rise to leadership, marked by her efforts to implement community development programs that foster self-governance among Cherokee citizens. The film features interviews with activists, including Gloria Steinem, and archival footage, illustrating Mankiller's impact on her community and her fight against sexism in leadership.
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Why Watch
- Meet Wilma Mankiller, a groundbreaking Cherokee leader.
- See original interviews with Gloria Steinem and others.
- Find out how Mankiller transformed the Cherokee Nation.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on June 19, 2017, at the LA Film Festival.
- Production funding was raised through a Kickstarter campaign that collected $164,856 from over 1,000 backers.
- Mankiller won Best Documentary Feature at the Tulsa American Film Festival.
- The final filming took place in Oklahoma and Wisconsin in August 2016.
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Who directed the documentary Mankiller?
Mankiller was directed by Valerie Red-Horse Mohl.
When did Mankiller have its US premiere?
Mankiller had its US premiere on June 19, 2017, at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
What awards did Mankiller win?
Mankiller won Best Documentary Feature at the Tulsa American and the Rome International Film Festivals, and the Stanford Video Award for Editing at the 2017 United Nations Association Film Festival.
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