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Medicine Woman

The Story of America's First Native Medical Doctor

Documentary
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2016-08-12
57m
English
Released
Nebraska Educational Television

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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

The Story of America's First Native Medical Doctor

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. Running 57 minutes.

Medicine Woman Cast and Characters

The cast features Irene Bedard (as Voice of Doctor Picotte (voice)) and Joy Harjo (as Self - Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Medicine Woman has built such a passionate audience.

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Medicine Woman runs for 57 minutes (about 1 hour).

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Who is in the cast of Medicine Woman?

The main cast includes Irene Bedard and Joy Harjo.

Is Medicine Woman available in English?

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When was Medicine Woman released?

Medicine Woman was released in 2016.

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What is Medicine Woman about?

Medicine Woman is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was Medicine Woman released?

Medicine Woman was released on August 12, 2016. It has a runtime of 57m. The film was produced by Nebraska Educational Television.

Who stars in Medicine Woman?

Medicine Woman stars Irene Bedard and Joy Harjo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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