Apache 8 (2011)

Apache 8

2011

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Sande Zeig

Cast

Cheryl Bones as Herself

Ericka Hinton as Herself

Katy Aday as Herself

Marjorie Grimes as Herself

Nita Quintero as Herself

Robert Lacapa as Himself

Steffi Kinney as Herself

Crew