Mary Frances Thompson Fisher (December 3, 1895 – October 25, 1995), best known as Te Ata, was an actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation known for telling Native American stories. …

Te Ata Fisher's influence on the appreciation of Native traditions and on the art of storytelling is an enduring legacy. Her name, Te Ata, means "Bearer of the Morning." She preserved and …

After retiring in 1941, Fisher and “Te Ata” traveled the world. "Te Ata” toured Europe, giving performances for royal families and heads of state. The Fishers traveled in South America and …

Te Ata (TAY' AH-TAH) 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 …

Mary Frances Thompson Fisher (1895-1995) became a famous dramatic actress, dancer, and storyteller known as “Te Ata”. She was born in Emet, Oklahoma, where the historic Chickasaw …

Te Ata 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.

1 day ago · Released in 2016, “Te Ata” earned a 95% “Popcornmeter” from Rotten Tomatoes audience members and several critics gave the movie high marks. New York Times movie …

Oct 21, 2017 · The film "Te Ata" tells the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, who is considered one of the greatest Native American performers. And it was produced by the...

Te Ata Thompson Fisher, whose name means “Bearer of the Morning,” was born Dec. 3, 1895, near Emet, Oklahoma. A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, TeAta was an accomplished actor …

In this one-hour documentary, discover how this dynamic Chickasaw woman successfully navigated the social, geographic and cultural distances to become one of the most successful …