 Lady Warriors is the compelling story of a girls’ high school cross-country team in its quest
for a fourth consecutive state championship. Produced and directed by John C.P. Goheen,
the film takes us behind the scenes—the Navajo and Hopi reservations, in and around Tuba
City, Arizona and on the road—as the Lady Warriors prepare to defend their title.
The film chronicles the 2000 running season—from the first practice to the final race.
Throughout the film we watch the Lady Warriors grow; we share their experiences; witness
their lives; see where and how traditional and modern life intersect; and learn about their
hopes and dreams. In the course of the season, we come to know a group of young, spirited
Native American women inspired by tradition, undaunted by poverty, fueled by possibility
and fiercely dedicated to making their dreams come true.
 Ciji Honahnie, Hopi; Marietta (Bitsie) Riggs, Navajo; Christina Begay, Navajo; Jayme
Lomakema, Hopi and Navajo; Crystal Dugi, Navajo; Krysten Seweingyawma, Hopi, Navajo
and Black; and Brandi Attai, Navajo are the team’s principal runers. Their coach is Milfred
Tewawina, a Hopi cross-country champion—whose great grandfather was a teammate of Jim
Thorpe and winner of an Olympic silver medal in 1912 for the 10,000 meters.
In addition to their stories and integral to the film are unique glimpses
of Hopi and Navajo life in and around Tuba City, Arizona.
Denver International Film Festival - October 2001
People's Choice Award-winner
American Indian Film Festival - November 2001
Best Documentary Award-winner
Durango Film Festival - March 1-10, 2002
Audience Award-winner
Phoenix International Film Festival - March 2002
Best Picture Award-winner
International Family Film Festival - April 2002
Best Documentary, Runner-up
Saguaro Film Festival - May 2002
Best Documentary Award-winner
Maine International Film Festival - July 2002
Best Documentary, Runner-up
Na al Kid Summer Film Festival - July 2002
Urban World Film Festival, New York City - August 2002
Atlanta Urban Media Makers Fall Festival - October 16-20, 2002
Native American Film Festival, University of Arizona-October 18-19, 2002
Marco Island Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale, Florida- October 18 - 27, 2002
Moab International Film Festival - October 30 - November 3, 2002
People's Choice Award-winner
Lake Havasu Independent Film Festival - November 1-3, 2002
Festival of Festivals, Palm Springs, California - November 1 - 17, 2002
Native Americans and the Mass Media: A Matter of Representation
Fall 2002 Symposium - University of Oklahoma
November 7 - 10, 2002
Native American Film and Television Alliance Film Festival,
Los Angeles, California - December 4-8, 2002
Santa Fe Film Festival - December 4 - 8
Best Native Film-winner
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