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Te Ata 2017 Directed by Nathan Frankowski

The extraordinary life of Chickasaw Nation citizen Mary Thompson Fisher is given a heartfelt tribute in this moving look at a culture in transition, and the way one woman used her voice to keep Native traditions and stories alive. Raised in Indian Territory, Fisher left home to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only to find that her true calling was at home all along. From Chautauquas to Broadway and even the White House, Fisher traveled the world performing Native American songs and stories for heads of state, American presidents, and European royalty. Featuring Chickasaw citizens both in front of and be-hind the camera, this touching portrait starring Q’orianka Kilcher (“The New World”) and Graham Greene honors a woman whose own story was the most inspiring one she never told. -TCFF database

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Company The Chickasaw Nation
Release Date 13 October 2017
105 mins
Cast
Q'orianka Kilcher Te Ata Thompson Fisher
Gil Birmingham T.B. Thompson
Graham Greene Douglas Johnston
Mackenzie Astin Dr. Clyde Fisher
Brigid Brannagh Bertie Thompson
Cindy Pickett Miss Davis
Jenni Mabrey Bettie Johnston
Marissa Skell Margaret
Boriana Williams Young Te Ata
Sheril Rodgers Committee Member (uncredited)
Parke Arnold Train Conductor (uncredited)