Te Ata

2017 1h 45m EN

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 29

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Synopsis

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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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Q'orianka Kilcher
Te Ata Thompson Fisher
Gil Birmingham
T.B. Thompson
Brigid Brannagh
Bertie Thompson
Graham Greene
Douglas Johnston
Jenni Mabrey
Bettie Johnston
Mackenzie Astin
Dr. Clyde Fisher
Cindy Pickett
Miss Davis
Marissa Skell
Margaret

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nathan Frankowski
Writers: Jeannie Barbour, Esther Luttrell
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nathan Frankowski, shot by Ben Huddleston. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bryan E. Miller. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nathan Frankowski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Q'orianka Kilcher and Gil Birmingham and Brigid Brannagh carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4061944 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 29 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nathan Frankowski directs. Ben Huddleston behind the camera. Bryan E. Miller scores. Nathan Frankowski cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Nathan Frankowski, shot by Ben Huddleston. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Bryan E. Miller. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nathan Frankowski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Q'orianka Kilcher and Gil Birmingham and Brigid Brannagh carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt4061944 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 29 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.