Te Ata 6 years old

Te Ata

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

Credits

Te Ata Cast

Name Character
Brigid Brannagh She was 45, now 51 years old as Bertie Thompson
Cindy Pickett She was 70, now 76 years old as Miss Davis
Graham Greene He was 113, 86 years old when he died as Douglas Johnston
Gil Birmingham He was 64, now 70 years old as T.B. Thompson
Mackenzie Astin He was 44, now 50 years old as Dr. Clyde Fisher
Q'orianka Kilcher She was 27, now 34 years old as Te Ata Thompson Fisher

Te Ata Crew

Name Department
Beverly Safier as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Nathan Frankowski as Director. Directing
Nathan Frankowski as Editor. Editing
Andrew White as Production Design. He was 43 (now 49) years old Art
Beverly Holloway as Casting. Production
Ben Huddleston as Director of Photography. Camera
Bryan E. Miller as Original Music Composer. He was 52 (now 58) years old Sound
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Te Ata (6 years)

  • Release day: Friday, October 13, 2017
  • Runtime: 105 minutes