

Drama
Overview
The extraordinary life of Chickasaw Nation citizen Mary Thompson Fisher is given a heartfelt tribute in this moving look at a culture in transition, and the way one woman used her voice to keep Native traditions and stories alive. Raised in Indian Territory, Fisher left home to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only to find that her true calling was at home all along. From Chautauquas to Broadway and even the White House, Fisher traveled the world performing Native American songs and stories for heads of state, American presidents, and European royalty. Featuring Chickasaw citizens both in front of and be-hind the camera, this touching portrait starring Q’orianka Kilcher (“The New World”) and Graham Greene honors a woman whose own story was the most inspiring one she never told. -TCFF database
Top Cast


Q'orianka Kilcher
Q'orianka Kilcher
Te Ata Thompson Fisher
Q'orianka Kilcher
Te Ata Thompson Fisher


Gil Birmingham
Gil Birmingham
T.B. Thompson
Gil Birmingham
T.B. Thompson


Graham Greene
Graham Greene
Douglas Johnston
Graham Greene
Douglas Johnston


Mackenzie Astin
Mackenzie Astin
Dr. Clyde Fisher
Mackenzie Astin
Dr. Clyde Fisher


Brigid Brannagh
Brigid Brannagh
Bertie Thompson
Brigid Brannagh
Bertie Thompson


Cindy Pickett
Cindy Pickett
Miss Davis
Cindy Pickett
Miss Davis
Jenni Mabrey
Jenni Mabrey
Bettie Johnston
Jenni Mabrey
Bettie Johnston


Marissa Skell
Marissa Skell
Margaret
Marissa Skell
Margaret


Boriana Williams
Boriana Williams
Young Te Ata
Boriana Williams
Young Te Ata


Sheril Rodgers
Sheril Rodgers
Committee Member (uncredited)
Sheril Rodgers
Committee Member (uncredited)
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