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Te Ata

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
937
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Te Ata (2016)
'Te Ata' is based on the 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 raised on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw tribe, 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. Yet, of all the stories she shared, none are more inspiring than her own.
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Te Ata set her sights on Broadway and what she thought was her life's dream. Audition after audition she was rejected and began to wonder if she was cut out for the bright lights.Te Ata set her sights on Broadway and what she thought was her life's dream. Audition after audition she was rejected and began to wonder if she was cut out for the bright lights.Te Ata set her sights on Broadway and what she thought was her life's dream. Audition after audition she was rejected and began to wonder if she was cut out for the bright lights.

  • Director
    • Nathan Frankowski
  • Writers
    • Esther Luttrell
    • Jeannie Barbour
  • Stars
    • Q'orianka Kilcher
    • Gil Birmingham
    • Brigid Brannagh
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    937
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nathan Frankowski
    • Writers
      • Esther Luttrell
      • Jeannie Barbour
    • Stars
      • Q'orianka Kilcher
      • Gil Birmingham
      • Brigid Brannagh
    • 17User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins

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    Te Ata (2016)
    Te Ata (2016)
    Q'orianka Kilcher in Te Ata (2016)
    Gil Birmingham and Brigid Brannagh in Te Ata (2016)
    Graham Greene and Gil Birmingham in Te Ata (2016)
    Mackenzie Astin and Q'orianka Kilcher in Te Ata (2016)
    Q'orianka Kilcher in Te Ata (2016)
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    Q'orianka Kilcher
    Q'orianka Kilcher
    • Te Ata
    Gil Birmingham
    Gil Birmingham
    • T.B. Thompson
    Brigid Brannagh
    Brigid Brannagh
    • Bertie Thompson
    Graham Greene
    Graham Greene
    • Douglas Johnston
    Jenni Mabrey
    Jenni Mabrey
    • Bettie Johnston
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Clyde Fisher
    Cindy Pickett
    Cindy Pickett
    • Miss Davis
    Marissa Skell
    Marissa Skell
    • Margaret
    Tom Nowicki
    Tom Nowicki
    • Thurlow Lieurance
    Boriana Williams
    • Young Te Ata
    Zac Abbott
    • White Man
    Bill Anoatubby
    • New Yorker
    Jeannie Barbour
    • Casting Lady
    Lona Barrick
    • Lady Member
    Robert Cheadle
    • Conductor
    Gail Cronauer
    Gail Cronauer
    • Eleanor Roosevelt
    Stacy Cunningham
    Stacy Cunningham
    • Mrs. Tucker
    Erin DeCoursey
    Erin DeCoursey
    • Iva Mae
    • Director
      • Nathan Frankowski
    • Writers
      • Esther Luttrell(story) (screenplay)
      • Jeannie Barbour(story)
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    • Trivia
      Te Ata was lifelong friends with Eleanor Roosevelt.
    • Goofs
      When Te Ata and Clyde are talking by the river after Clyde has asked Te Ata's father for permission to marry her, the shots of his head, especially from the back, show his hair as much darker than it is in the rest of the film. In fact, Clyde mentions to Te Ata's father that his hair turned white prematurely.
    • Quotes

      Senator Judd: Let your people pull themselves up by their bootstraps and join the future, like the rest of us have.

      Douglas Johnston: I assure you, sir, my people do not need lessons in hard work, grit or making a living off the land.

    User reviews17

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    10/10
    Epic
    Incredibly well shot, edited, sound production everything. My family enjoyed being a part of this film, and the two year wait was well worth. Amazing movie that displayed the Indian Nation and honered it's great Oklahoma heritage. Te ATA also included some well timed humor and pulled at the heart strings as well.
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    • Sep 29, 2017

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mi nombre es Te Ata
    • Filming locations
      • Tishomingo, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production company
      • Chickasaw Nation Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,236
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,640
      • Oct 1, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $73,236
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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