Warrior Women (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, Warrior Women is a documentary film directed by Elizabeth Castle, running about 67 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Warrior Women stars Madonna Thunderhawk as Self, Marcella Gilbert as Self, Maria Van Kints as Self and Phyllis Young as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Warrior Women has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warrior Women page.

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