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Te Ata : bearer of the morning / Chickasaw Nation Productions ; senior producer, Rick Thompson ; scriptwriter, Carrie Buckley ; director, Rick Thompson.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Chickasaw Heritage Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chickasaw Indians--History.
- Chickasaw Indians.
- Chickasaw Nation.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Biographical films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (57 minutes)) : sound, color with black and white sequences
- Other Title:
- Bearer of the morning
- Te Ata
- Place of Publication:
- Ada, Oklahoma : Chickasaw Nation Productions, [2017]
- [Eugene, Oregon] : Heritage Broadcasting Service, [2017]
- Language Note:
- Dialogue in English.
- System Details:
- digital
- Summary:
- Born in small-town Oklahoma, Mary Thompson Fisher-later known as "Te Ata," meaning "Bearer of the Morning"-was determined to pursue her passion as a performer. Supported by her undeniable charisma and oratorical talent, Te Ata entertained and enlightened audiences across the world, including statesmen and aristocrats. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to her heart and shared the unique story and spirit of the Chickasaw people. By studying and performing traditional Native American stories, she overturned negative stereotypes and advocated for the preservation of Indigenous American cultures. As Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby noted, "She is a shining example of the power of artistic expression to change hearts and minds." In many ways, Te Ata Fisher paved the way for Native Americans on stage and on the silver screen, and remains a treasured voice for the Chickasaw people.
- Participant:
- Narrated by Peter Coyote ; voice-over narrators, Gayle Ross, Tishia Agee, Brian Brashier ; introduction by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.
- Credits:
- Editor, Jason Alexander ; cinematographers, Robbie Blair, Jason Alexander, Jerrell Newby, Philip Sullivan.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on May 22, 2025).
- First released in 2018.
- "Bearer of the morning" is the third installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series, a growing library of historical pieces produced by the Chickasaw Nation.
- Description based on a videodisc record.
- OCLC:
- 1422825865
- Publisher Number:
- 888295689601
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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