Te Ata

The story

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

Cast & crew

Q'orianka KilcherTe Ata Thompson Fisher

Gil BirminghamT.B. Thompson

Graham GreeneDouglas Johnston

Mackenzie AstinDr. Clyde Fisher

Brigid BrannaghBertie Thompson

Cindy PickettMiss Davis

Jenni Mabrey

Jenni MabreyBettie Johnston

Marissa SkellMargaret

Boriana WilliamsYoung Te Ata

Sheril RodgersCommittee Member (uncredited)

Parke Arnold

Parke ArnoldTrain Conductor (uncredited)

Bryanna Nash

Bryanna Nash1800s & 1900s Child