Medicine Woman
Aug 12, 2016 · 57m
Director
Christine Lesiak, Princella P. RedCornOverview
America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) studied medicine at a time when few women dared. She graduated first in her class and returned home to serve as doctor to her Omaha tribe. During this heartbreaking and violent time she never gave up hope. The reverberations from her shattered world continue today as Native Americans suffer from alarming rates of disease, suicide and mental illness. Like Susan, these modern day medicine women from the Omaha, Lakota and Navajo tribes are fighting a war and sharing a confident, even joyful, approach to the work of healing.
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About Medicine Woman
What is Medicine Woman about?
America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) studied medicine at a time when few women dared. She graduated first in her class and returned home to serve as doctor to her Omaha tribe. During this heartbreaking and violent time she never gave up hope. The reverberations from her shattered world continue today as Native Americans suffer from alarming rates of disease…
When was Medicine Woman released?
Medicine Woman was released on August 12, 2016.
Where can I watch Medicine Woman?
Medicine Woman is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Medicine Woman?
Medicine Woman runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Medicine Woman?
Medicine Woman was directed by Christine Lesiak and Princella P. RedCorn.
Who is in the cast of Medicine Woman?
The cast of Medicine Woman includes Irene Bedard (Voice of Doctor Picotte (voice)) and Joy Harjo (Self - Narrator (voice)).
Is Medicine Woman on Netflix?
No, Medicine Woman is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.