Te Ata
By: a Chickasaw Nation production ; produced by Paul Sirmons screenplay by Esther Luttrell ; directed by Nathan Frankowski
Contributors: Kilcher, Q'Orianka, actor; Birmingham, Gil, actor; Greene, Graham, 1952- actor; Astin, Mackenzie, 1973- actor; Chickasaw Nation (Firm); Kino Lorber, Inc
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 105
Subjects: Drama; Chickasaw Indians; Indian women
Description: It is based on the inspiring true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all time. Born in Indian Territory, and raise on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw culture, Te Ata's journey to find her true calling led her through isolation, discovery, love and a stage career that culminated in performances for a United States president, European royalty and audiences across the world.
Notes: 16x9 wide screen (2.35:1)

Bonus features: behind-the-scenes footage; "Toward the rising sun"; music video; trailer.

Q'orianka Kilcher, Gil Birmingham, Graham Greene, Mackenzie Astin, Brigid Brannagh, Cindy Pickett.

MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic elements including a brief violent image.

DVD.

Closed-captioned.