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Wilma P. Mankiller
Woman of Power
A videotape by Mary Scott
1992, 29 minutes, Color, VHS
Order No. W99237
WILMA P. MANKILLER - WOMAN OF POWER is a profile of the first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation. The video follows her through one day in her life, and shows how she has done ground-breaking work in governance, community development, and furthering the cause of her people. WILMA P. MANKILLER - WOMAN OF POWER effectively shows modern tribal life as well as raising questions about women and leadership. Wilma Mankiller provides a strong role model for women and Native Americans as she attempts to find the delicate balance of participating in existing white power structures whilst maintaining her own cultural integrity.
AWARDS, FESTIVALS, & SCREENINGS
- Suffolk County Film and Video Competition, First Prize Video Documentary
- Emmy Award nomination
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QUOTES
"Succeeds in letting women know that because Mankiller succeeded, so can others in reaching for high goals."
Video Rating Guide for Libraries
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Native Visions: Through the Eyes of Indigenous Women
This powerful collection of native voices features two films from the
acclaimed Mohawk director Tracey Deer including CLUB NATIVE
and the coming-of-age documentary MOHAWK GIRLS. Also included is the
critical and heartbreaking tale of aboriginal femicide FINDING DAWN, as
well as the spirited and vibrant Southwestern artists’ film, THE DESERT IS
NO LADY, and the highly provocative identity piece NAVAJO TALKING PICTURE.
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