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Te Ata [videorecording] / a Chickasaw Nation production ; produced by Paul Sirmons ; screenplay by Esther Luttrell ; directed by Nathan Frankowski.

Bearer of the morning. (other title)

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9786317081734
  • ISBN: 6317081735
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Kino Lorber, 2017

Content descriptions

General Note:
Bonus features: behind-the-scenes footage; "Toward the rising sun"; music video; trailer.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2017.
Participant or Performer Note:
Q'orianka Kilcher, Gil Birmingham, Graham Greene, Mackenzie Astin, Brigid Brannagh, Cindy Pickett.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic elements including a brief violent image.
System Details Note:
DVD ; region 1 ; NTSC ; Dolby digital, 5.1 surround ; widescreen (2.25:1) presentation.
Language Note:
English dialogue ; closed-captioned.
Subject:
Ata, Te > Drama.
Chickasaw Indians > Drama.
Indian women > North America > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Biographical films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library PG DVD TEA (Text) 30229101473725 Adult Video Available -

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Summary: 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.