Apache 8

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 4, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Steffi Kinney,Marjorie Grimes,Nita Quintero,Katy Aday,Cheryl Bones,Ericka Hinton,Robert Lacapa

Director

Sande Zeig

Writer

Melody London,Sande Zeig,Dustinn Craig

Producer

Sande Zeig,Heather Rae,Andrew Rosenthal

Cinematography

Maryse Alberti

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1326191