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Apache 8

"Apache Women Firefighters"

2011-11-04
5.5
en 57m
Documentary
This is the story of the courageous all-female Apache 8 firefighting unit which has protected their reservation and responded to wildfires around the nation for 30 years. This group, which recently became co-ed, earned the reputation of being fierce, loyal and dependable--and tougher than their male colleagues. Despite facing gender stereotypes and the problems that come with life on the impoverished reservation, the women became known as some of the country's most elite firefighters. The film focuses on four women from different generations of Apache 8 crewmembers who speak tenderly and often humorously of hardship, loss, family, community and pride in being a firefighter.

Assistant Editor

Sarah-Rose Meredith

Executive Producer

Andrew Rosenthal

Music

Wendy Blackstone

Writer

Sande Zeig

Director

Sande Zeig

Co-Producer

Susan Lazarus

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

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