The Cherokee Word for Water (2013) User Reviews

A worthy movie

[jimmyjoe583 · 9/10 · 1 February 2019]

This movie will not win any major academy awards. This movie is infinitely better than most produced by hollywood. Any deficiencies in acting or production values are more than compensated for by the messages of hope and inspiration.

A tribute film to Wilma Mankiller...

[LaxFan94 · 7/10 · 13 October 2016]

I liked this film because it is a tribute film to the real Wilma Mankiller who was such an instrumental leader for her Cherokee folks. When she conducted the water project, there were those who didn't want the project to be completed since there were (and still are) many racists who didn't want to co-operate with them. It was always an obstacle after the next with it. Although the project was completed, it didn't go through without any hitches. There were many problems that went with it, like promises by equipment companies that weren't kept, leasing companies who threatened the People that they would lose their licenses if they didn't do things the non-Cherokee groups told them to do. The Tribal Council had many non-Cherokees making decisions for the People that wasn't right. It was unfair that the project took longer to complete than usual. Anyways... it's really unfortunate that Mankiller passed on way too young because she was a real dynamic leader for her folks.

Inspiring

[kodiakbg · 9/10 · 14 February 2022]

Depicts the struggles, poverty and corruption involved with Native peoples. Such a sad topic but done very well with a positive outcome. Something that is sorely needed today.