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Chief Wilma Mankiller: Woman of Power
A documentary on the first female chief of the Cherokee

Distributed by Women Make Movies

Mary Scott's half hour video documentary profiles the first woman ever elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

We follow her through a typical day's work, and in the process learn how she has proven to be an influential leader and an innovator in the areas of governance, community development, and education.

This is a contemporary Native American story which offers a realistic view of the Cherokee today -- respectful of the traditions of the past, mindful of present needs, and moving toward a Future on their own terms.

What other social and political scientists discuss in theory, she has put into successful practice. The Cherokee people tell their own story with minimal narration.

A NATIVE AMERICAN STORY WITH A HAPPY ENDING?

THIS YOUNG GRANDMOTHER
IS LEADING HER PEOPLE
INTO THE 21st CENTURY
ON THEIR OWN TERMS.

"The film accurately and sensitively portrays the lives of those interviewed"
- New York TIMES

"There's a woman of fire at the heart of this film"
- Allen Oren
NEWS 12, On The Isle

"It's inspirational!"
- Chris Cooke, Director
Suffolk County Film & Video Commission

"... brings a needed focus to rather little known topics and people"
- E. Ann Kaplan, Ph.D.
Humanities Institute at Stony Brook