Apache 8
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.
Directed by Sande Zeig · Written by Sande Zeig
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
- Cheryl Bones Herself
- Steffi Kinney Herself
- Robert Lacapa Himself
- Marjorie Grimes Herself
- Nita Quintero Herself
- Ericka Hinton Herself
- Katy Aday Herself
Make it a double feature
1h 50m together
Apache 8
Hotel New York
Both from Sande Zeig.
