Apache 8

Apache 8

57 mins | Documentary | Nov. 4, 2011

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.

Apache 8

57 mins | Documentary | Nov. 4, 2011

Apache 8
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.
Producers
Original title Apache 8
Directors Sande Zeig
Writers Dustinn Craig, Sande Zeig, Melody London

Cast

Cheryl Bones

as Herself

Steffi Kinney

as Herself

Robert Lacapa

as Himself

Marjorie Grimes

as Herself

Nita Quintero

as Herself

Ericka Hinton

as Herself

Katy Aday

as Herself