Catalog - The City Library

Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials

Title:

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

Publisher, Date:

New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2017]

Description:

1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

digital optical

NTSC

video file DVD video region 1

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.

Target Audience Note:

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

Subjects:

Ata, Te -- Drama.

Chickasaw Indians -- Drama.

Indian women -- North America -- Drama.

Genre:

Feature films.

Biographical films.

Fiction films.

Other Author:

Sirmons, Paul, film producer.