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Apache 8
2011
Directed by
Sande Zeig
57 min
APACHE WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS
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.
Ratings
3.5
Crew
Assistant Editor
Executive Producer
Director
Producer
Story Consultant
Recording Supervision
Associate Producer
Additional Editor
Director of Photography
Animation
Supervising Sound Editor
Details
Release Date
2011-11-04
Runtime
57 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Documentary