Te Ata (2017)
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
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Q'orianka Kilcher as Te Ata Thompson Fisher |
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Gil Birmingham as T.B. Thompson |
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Graham Greene as Douglas Johnston |
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Mackenzie Astin as Dr. Clyde Fisher |
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Brigid Brannagh as Bertie Thompson |
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Cindy Pickett as Miss Davis |
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Jenni Mabrey as Bettie Johnston |
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Marissa Skell as Margaret |
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Boriana Williams as Young Te Ata |
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Sheril Rodgers as Committee Member (uncredited) |
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Parke Arnold as Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Directing | Nathan Frankowski | Director |
| Writing | Jeannie Barbour | Writer |
| Writing | Esther Luttrell | Writer |
| Production | Robyn Elliott | Executive Producer |
| Production | Angela Owen | Associate Producer |
| Production | Karissa Pickett | Supervising Producer |
| Production | Paul Sirmons | Producer |
| Sound | Bryan E. Miller | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Ben Huddleston | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Nathan Frankowski | Editor |
| Production | Beverly Holloway | Casting |
| Art | Andrew White | Production Design |
| Art | Brent David Mannon | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Beverly Safier | Costume Design |
| Production | Nathan Gardocki | Production Supervisor |
