Te Ata

Story

Synopsis

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

Director

Nathan Frankowski

Writers

Esther Luttrell, Jeannie Barbour

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

13 October 2017

Ensemble

Cast

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  Q'orianka Kilcher

  Te Ata Thompson Fisher

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  Gil Birmingham

  T.B. Thompson

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  Graham Greene

  Douglas Johnston

• 

  Mackenzie Astin

  Dr. Clyde Fisher

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  Brigid Brannagh

  Bertie Thompson

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  Cindy Pickett

  Miss Davis

• Jenni Mabrey

  Bettie Johnston

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  Marissa Skell

  Margaret

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  Boriana Williams

  Young Te Ata

• 

  Sheril Rodgers

  Committee Member (uncredited)

• Parke Arnold

  Train Conductor (uncredited)

• Bryanna Nash

  1800s & 1900s Child