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Women of the White Buffalo
Women of the White Buffalo

Women of the White Buffalo

Genres

Documentary

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With exclusive access to the lives of 8 women, ranging in age from 10 to 98, explore powerful testimonials of loss and survival and gain insight into the experience of a modern Indigenous American living on a reservation. Gripping historical accounts and startling timely statistics guide viewers down the path that has led to these present day conditions.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

12 April 2022

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rita Coolidge

Rita Coolidge

Narrator

Naomi Last Horse

Naomi Last Horse

Self

Sharon Fool Bull

Sharon Fool Bull

Self

Bryan Deans

Bryan Deans

Self

Tatankaskawín Swiftbird

Tatankaskawín Swiftbird

Self

Sun Rose Iron Shell

Sun Rose Iron Shell

Self

Carol Iron Rope Herrera

Carol Iron Rope Herrera

Self

Delacina Chief Eagle

Delacina Chief Eagle

Self

Julie Dine Richards

Julie Dine Richards

Self

Vandee Khalsa-SwiftBird

Vandee Khalsa-SwiftBird

Self

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