Format: Blu-RayTe 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 all time. Blu-Ray includes: Full Length feature film Te AtaBehind the scenes footageToward the Rising Sun Music VideoOfficial Film TrailerTe Ata is a Chickasaw Nation Production. For more information visit TeAtaMovie.com.
Format: DVDTe 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 all time. DVD includes: Full Length feature film Te AtaBehind the scenes footageToward the Rising Sun Music VideoOfficial Film TrailerTe Ata is a Chickasaw Nation Production. For more information visit TeAtaMovie.com.
Format: Blu-rayMary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation, where her family settled following the removal of Chickasaw People from their original tribal homelands of Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky.Thompson’s birth coincided with the United States efforts to dismantle tribal governments, discouraging tribal traditions and allotting collective tribal lands to individual tribal citizens. During this time of government enforced assimilation, Thompson stood out as a voice for cultural preservation.She embraced the Chickasaw tradition of storytelling and transformed herself into the world-renowned performer, Te Ata. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to 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 the preservation of Indigenous American cultures.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 Native American performers in history.Follow Te Ata’s illustrious career, wherein she entertained and educated audiences, including President Franklin and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and their guests - the King and Queen of England.Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Bearer of the Morningis a Chickasaw Nation Production and the second installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
Format: DVDMary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation, where her family settled following the removal of Chickasaw People from their original tribal homelands of Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky.Thompson’s birth coincided with the United States efforts to dismantle tribal governments, discouraging tribal traditions and allotting collective tribal lands to individual tribal citizens. During this time of government enforced assimilation, Thompson stood out as a voice for cultural preservation.She embraced the Chickasaw tradition of storytelling and transformed herself into the world-renowned performer, Te Ata. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to 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 the preservation of Indigenous American cultures.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 Native American performers in history.Follow Te Ata’s illustrious career, wherein she entertained and educated audiences, including President Franklin and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and their guests - the King and Queen of England.Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Bearer of the Morningis a Chickasaw Nation Production and the second installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
Format: DVDFirst Encounter documents the actions taken by the Chickasaw during their first contact with Europeans. The documentary highlights the encounters, struggles and perseverance of the Chickasaw people throughout Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s attempted conquest.DVD special features include the official film trailer and behind-the-scenes extras:"The Sounds of First Encounter""Props and Costumes""The Making of a Scene""Construction of Chicasa"Free Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.First Encounter is a Chickasaw Nation Production and the first installment of the Chickasaw Heritage Series.
Format: Blu-raySet in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott –the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.Special 2-Disc Set includes:Full length feature film “Pearl”Deleted ScenesJust One Dream Music VideoThe Making of PearlCast & Crew CommentaryPearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World DocumentaryFree Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Pearl is a Chickasaw Nation Production.
Format: DVDSet in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott –the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.Special 2-Disc Set includes:Full length feature film “Pearl”Deleted ScenesJust One Dream Music VideoThe Making of PearlCast & Crew CommentaryPearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World DocumentaryFree Educational Curriculum Available for elementary and secondary education classrooms. Click here to download today.Pearl is a Chickasaw Nation Production.
Beautiful and treacherous, the Western plains of Indian Territory were home to one of the most colorful personalities of the 19th century—Chickasaw rancher Montford T. Johnson. Orphaned at a young age, Johnson survived great hardships and tragedy to establish a vast ranching empire along the famous cattle highway of the American West, the Chisholm Trail. Inspired by a true story, this dramatic film tells of his time among settlers, cowboys, tribes, military and bandits. Armed with grit and determination, Montford had the courage that was needed to tame what seemed an infinite wilderness, while always maintaining respect for those who lived there. DVD includes: Full length feature film Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (96 minutes)Behind-the-scenes videos: Keeping the Culture, Learning the Ropes, Meet the Cast, Meet the Crew and Only in OklahomaFilm trailer Content Advisory: feature film contains scenes with implied or mild violence. Produced by Chickasaw Nation Productions. For more information visit ChickasawRancher.com.
Beautiful and treacherous, the Western plains of Indian Territory were home to one of the most colorful personalities of the 19th century—Chickasaw rancher Montford T. Johnson. Orphaned at a young age, Johnson survived great hardships and tragedy to establish a vast ranching empire along the famous cattle highway of the American West, the Chisholm Trail. Inspired by a true story, this dramatic film tells of his time among settlers, cowboys, tribes, military and bandits. Armed with grit and determination, Montford had the courage that was needed to tame what seemed an infinite wilderness, while always maintaining respect for those who lived there.Blu-Ray includes:Full length feature film Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (96 minutes)Behind-the-scenes videos: Keeping the Culture, Learning the Ropes, Meet the Cast, Meet the Crew and Only in OklahomaFilm trailerContent Advisory: feature film contains scenes with implied or mild violence.Produced by Chickasaw Nation Productions. For more information visit ChickasawRancher.com.
Step into the history, hardships and struggles Chickasaw cattleman, Montford T. Johnson experienced living in Indian Territory, now present-day Oklahoma from 1843 – 1896.Self-made and determined, Montford faced the hardships of the time head-on, eventually establishing a vast ranching empire during one of the most forbidding periods in Oklahoma history. The ranches he established ran along the famed Chisholm Trail and included parts of modern-day Oklahoma City.This one-hour documentary, narrated by Peter Coyle, follows Johnson, his family and his associates as they build their cattle operations from the ground up.Montford: An Original Brand offers a unique perspective into the life of one of Oklahoma’s great cattlemen, known across the region as a fair and successful businessman and whose influence impacts the industry today.