
The Cherokee Word for Water
The Cherokee Word for Water is a feature-length motion picture that tells the story of the work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Set in the early 1980s, The Cherokee Word for Water begins in the homes of a small town in rural Oklahoma where many houses lack running water and others are little more than shacks. The movie is told from the perspective of Wilma Mankiller and full-blood Cherokee organizer Charlie Soap who join forces to battle opposition and build a 16-mile waterline system using a community of volunteers. In the process, they inspire the townspeople to trust each other, to trust their way of thinking, and to spark a reawakening of the universal indigenous values of reciprocity and interconnectedness. This project also inspired a self-help movement in Indian Country that continues to this day. The movie is dedicated to Wilma Mankiller’s vision, compassion and incredible grace.
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Currently you are able to watch The Cherokee Word for Water streaming on Kanopy. It is also possible to buy The Cherokee Word for Water on Apple TV or rent it on Apple TV.
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United States | Kanopy | ✅ |
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Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:20 AM, 07/14/2025 PST
More Information on The Cherokee Word for Water
The Cherokee Word for Water is a feature-length motion picture that tells the story of the work that led Wilma Mankiller to become the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Set in the early 1980s, The Cherokee Word for Water begins in the homes of a small town in rural Oklahoma where many houses lack running water and others are little more than shacks. The movie is told from the perspective of Wilma Mankiller and full-blood Cherokee organizer Charlie Soap who join forces to battle opposition and build a 16-mile waterline system using a community of volunteers. In the process, they inspire the townspeople to trust each other, to trust their way of thinking, and to spark a reawakening of the universal indigenous values of reciprocity and interconnectedness. This project also inspired a self-help movement in Indian Country that continues to this day. The movie is dedicated to Wilma Mankiller’s vision, compassion and incredible grace. The Cherokee Word for Water featuring Kimberly Guerrero and Mo J. is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, and available for rent or purchase on Apple TV. It's a drama movie.
Director
Charlie Soap
Director
Tim Kelly
Wilma Mankiller
Kimberly Guerrero
Charlie Soap
Mo J.
Johnson Soap
Steeve Reeves
Chief Ross Swimmer
Darryl Tonemah
Grandfather
Oren R. Lyons
Deputy Jackson
Zahn McClarnon
Curly
Ben Livingston
Producer
Kristina Kiehl
Producer
Louise Rubacky
Producer
Perry Pickert
Executive Producer
Laurene Powell
Executive Producer
Paul M. Heller
Writer
Gary Miranda
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